Pope Middle East
Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use
Ahead of his death in April, Pope Francis directed the Catholic relief organization Caritas to turn the vehicle into a medical clinic used to treat Palestinian children.
'Revolutionary at the Vatican': A portrait of Pope Francis
Jewish groups criticize Pope on 'terrorism' remark, seek clarification
Pope Francis to make risky trip to Iraq in early March
Pope Francis is aligning himself against Israel
Israel and the Jewish people should protest this measure in the strongest possible terms and make sure that Pope Francis realizes the damage he has done.
Pope meets European chief rabbis to discuss rising anti-Semitism
Interfaith work, “is particularly relevant in the wake of recent attacks on the Jewish communities of Europe and the Catholic communities in Africa and the Middle East,” Moscow rabbi says.
May 30: More on the pope’s visit
Here is a man of intelligence who, I cannot conceive, is unaware of what the Palestinians were doing when they pushed him to the security barrier.
Washington Watch: Has peace got a prayer?
If neither side in the conflict is ready to recognize the other’s legitimacy and abandon rigid ideology in favor of reconciliation, peace doesn’t have a prayer, in any faith.
The papal message
Lasting just three days, Pope Francis' visit was shorter than the visit by Benedict XVI, which extended over a week.
Police detain 3 yeshiva students planning to disrupt Pope’s mass at King David’s Tomb
Apart from Monday’s detainments, police applaud "successful 2-day intensive security operation."
A pilgrimage to Jerusalem to see the Pope
Catholic journalists excited at opportunity to see the pontiff close up on his visit to Holy Land.
Despite lengthy wait, Pope touches hearts of Christian Palestinians in Bethlehem
‘Message of Christ still alive’ here, says believer, as Mass coincides with Islamic call to prayer from nearby mosque.
Abbas briefs Pope Francis on 'obstacles' to peace
Pontiff: PA president a 'peacemaker,' visit attests to good relations with 'State of Palestine.'
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.