Posts Tagged: Pope Francis Israel
Pope Francis’s Jewish Friend Set to Join Him on Israel Trip
JNS.org - Pope Francis will be joined on his upcoming trip to Israel by his close friend, Argentinian Rabbi Abraham Skorka, as well as...
Israel Won’t Hand Over Sovereignty of Select Christian Sites During Pope Francis Visit
JNS.org - Israel will not hand over sovereignty of select Christian sites, including the "Last Supper room," during Pope Francis's upcoming trip to the...
Pope Francis’ Western Wall Visit Reworked to Accommodate Jewish Prayers
JNS.org - A compromise on the timing of Pope Francis's planned visit to the Western Wall on May 26 appears to have been reached....
Lebanese Catholic Bishop Defends Upcoming Visit to Israel
JNS.org - The head of the Lebanese Maronite Catholic Church, Bishop Beshara al-Rahi, is being heavily criticized by Hezbollah supporters over his upcoming visit...
Full Itinerary for Pope Francis Trip to Israel Released
Despite the strike by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the complete itinerary of the first trip of Pope Francis to the Holy Land has been prepared...
The EU and the Vatican are Allies in Fighting Anti-Semitism
JNS.org - "It is important that we dedicate ourselves to transmitting to new generations the heritage of our mutual knowledge, esteem and friendship,"...
Pope Francis Prays for Safety and Religious Freedom of Mideast Christians
JNS.org - During a Mass with Egypt's Catholic leader, Pope Francis prayed for the safety and religious liberty of Middle East Christians. "Let real guarantees...
The Strong Ties Between Catholics and Jews
The below speech was delivered by Rabbi Marvin Hier before Pope Francis I in a private meeting at the Vatican on October 24, 2013. Your...
Pope Francis Reiterates Desire to Visit Israel
JNS.org - Pope Francis I reiterated his desire to visit Israel next year during a visit to the Vatican by Israeli Knesset Speaker Yuli...
Pope Wishes Jews a Happy New Year
JNS.org - In a meeting with global Jewish leaders at the Vatican, Pope Francis I wished Jews around the world a sweet and peaceful new...
Pope Francis I and Egypt’s Tawadros II: A Tale of Two Popes and Preserving Mideast Christianity
JNS.org - As newly elected leaders of their respective Christian faiths, Pope Francis I and Egypt's Coptic Pope Tawadros II face a wide array of...
Pope Francis Considers Israel Trip, First as Pontiff, for Next Year
JNS.org - Pope Francis is considering making his first trip to Israel as pontiff next year. The head of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics said...
