January 10, 2025 11:13

Pope Francis steps up criticism of Israel, condemns ‘shameful’ Gaza situation

During yearly ‘state of the world’ speech, the pope ramped up his criticism of the Israeli offensive in Gaza

December 12, 2024 09:29

Vatican removes nativity display featuring baby Jesus lying on keffiyeh

The wooden statue was criticised by Jewish groups for reinforcing the trope that Jesus was a Palestinian

December 09, 2024 15:41

Pope unveils nativity scene with baby Jesus in a keffiyeh manger

The symbol is being interpreted as support for the view that Jesus was Palestinian

April 01, 2024 12:01

Pope calls for hostages’ release, ceasefire in Easter address

The pontiff also called for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza

February 04, 2024 13:33

Pope Francis condemns antisemitism as a ‘sin against God’

The pontiff also renewed his call for the release of the hostages still held by Hamas