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In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'
The pope also expressed hope earlier that Madrid would "remain a welcoming and inclusive city, where social life is inspired by genuine human values."
Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit
Czech police hunting for thief who stole medieval saint's skull from church
Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour
Pope Francis urged to intervene in Israeli hostage crisis
The hostages, captured by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, are reported to be in dire conditions, with fears of torture and urgent medical needs.
In a first, a Jewish organization opens an office at the Vatican
WJC said its “Kishreinu” initiative was a response to Nostra Aetate, the landmark 1965 document that modernized the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church, Judaism and other religions.
‘I pray for those families’: Pope Francis calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages
The death toll in Israel from Hamas' attack has reached 1,300, with more than 3,000 people injured, as hostages remain trapped in Gaza.
Vatican Jerusalem Cardinal appointment signals diplomatic and religious intentions
The appointment of Archbishop Pizzaballa as a cardinal underlines the Vatican's desire to play a more active role in the ongoing diplomatic discussions concerning Jerusalem.
No 'sea of death': Pope calls for pan-European action on migration
Francis spoke out in favor of welcoming migrants, in a long speech that concluded a Church conference on Mediterranean issues.
Pope says impeding migrant rescues at sea is 'gesture of hate'
According to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, about 178,500 migrants have come to Europe in the year to date via the Mediterranean, while about 2,500 died or went missing on the way.
The Vatican knew about the Holocaust, WW2-era letter reveals
The letter, dated December 14 1942, proved Pope Pius knew of extermination camps killing Jews and Poles.
WWII -era documents name Jews aided by Catholics in fascist Rome
The researchers were careful to note that the scholarly understanding of the role of the Catholic world in the actions taken by Germany’s Nazi regime is unchanged.
Catholic Church to beatify Polish family, including new-born baby, killed by Nazis
The family was killed by German military police for sheltering a family of Jews.
Pope acknowledges his Russia comments were faulty
In unscripted remarks to young Russian Catholics in a video conference on Aug. 25, Francis spoke of past tsars Peter I and Catherine II - both of whom expanded Russian territory.
