Posts Tagged: Vatican Israel
Vatican Summons US, Israeli Envoys Over West Bank Annexation Moves
The Vatican, in a highly unusual move, summoned both the US and Israeli ambassadors to express the Holy See's concern about Israel's moves to extend...
School Strike Ends, But Israeli Catholic Community Still at a Political Crossroads
JNS.org - While much attention has been paid to the recent high-profile United States visit of Pope Francis, Israel’s Catholic community finds itself represented by leaders...
Vatican Concerned With ‘Total Lack of Progress’ in Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
The Vatican is concerned about the lack of movement in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Christian Radio reported on Wednesday. "The Holy See is...
Vatican Archbishop to Congress: ‘Flagrant’ Persecution of Mideast Christians
JNS.org - The Vatican's top envoy to the United Nations said in a rare appearance at a U.S. congressional hearing that there is "flagrant...
Pope Francis Appoints Israel-Friendly Archbishop Pietro Parolin as New Vatican #2
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Pietro Parolin to replace Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone as secretary of state of the Vatican, the BBC reported. Francis' predecessor, Pope Benedict, had appointed...
Amid Chilly Peace Prospects, Pope Tells Abbas He Hopes for Renewed International Efforts
Pope Benedict XVI, in a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, told Abbas that he hopes the recent Palestinian UN status upgrade would help...
