Pope and israel

The legacy of Pope Francis, marking a month since his passing - opinion

It is unfortunate that in his twilight years, the more disputable aspects of his views and conduct came increasingly to the fore, overshadowing gestures of goodwill and rights.

 AT A ceremony in 2016 where he presented his credentials as Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican, Oren David gifts Pope Francis with a replica of a sixth-century hanukkiah found in the Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi
 Professor Michal Bar-Asher Segal researches Christianity.

'Revolutionary at the Vatican': A portrait of Pope Francis

 A post to X/Twitter by Israel wishing condolences over the death of Pope Francis, which has since been deleted.

Israel deletes pope condolence tweet over backlash fear

 Pope Francis in March 2013.

A Jewish appreciation of Pope Francis - opinion


The papal visit

An especially warm, expressive and sensitive pope is on the way to the Holy Land to embrace Israel.

Pope Francis waves as he delivers first "Urbi et Orbi".

Grapevine: The pope’s rabbi is realizing a dream

Something that Jews and Latin Americans have in common is “Mañana syndrome,” meaning that seldom does anything start on time.

RABBI ABRAHAM SKORKA (left) speaks with journalist Henrique Cymerman at the Jerusalem Press Club.

As I See It: Israel’s new Christian friends

The pope’s imminent visit to Israel will rightly attract much attention; but 2 largely untold stories about global Christianity have the capacity to shake the world order.

Pope Francis.

President Peres and staff prepare for Pope's visit

Peres and the Pope will pray together for peace in the presence of 600 children representing the religious and ethnic mosaic of Israel’s population.

Worker at President's Residence prepares for Pope's visit

Welcoming the pope

The pope’s whirlwind visit to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank from May 24 to 26 will include private meetings and visits to historical landmarks and religious institutions.

Pope Francis in the Holy Land

Municipality to raise 1,000 Israeli, Jerusalem and Vatican flags to welcome pope

Tourism Ministry: 10% increase in Christian tourism expected as result of visit; GPO setting up media HQ for int'l press, as police secure city against disruptions.

Workers sew Vatican flags at the Marom factory in Kfar Saba, ahead of the arrival of Pope Francis.

Israel gives assurances that Foreign Ministry strike won't affect Pope's visit

Regardless of the impact of the strike, the papal visit to Jordan and the PA will go ahead; Pontiff to visit Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Pope Francis waves as he delivers first "Urbi et Orbi".

Grapevine: Strike fallout

Each day that the labor dispute of Foreign Ministry employees continues, lessens the realization of the planned pilgrimage to the Holy Land by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis waves as he delivers first "Urbi et Orbi".

On my mind: The promise of the new Pope

Catholic attitudes toward the Jewish faith and people are warm.

Pope Francis waves as he delivers first "Urbi et Orbi".