Posts Tagged: Pope Israel
Pope Responds to Israeli Criticism Over Comments on Jewish Law
Pope Francis has moved to allay Jewish concerns over comments he made about their books of sacred law, following a demand for clarification from Israel's...
Vatican Affirms Pope Israel Plans Unchanged, Netanyahu Office May Intervene if Diplomats On Strike
The Vatican on Friday said that Pope Francis' upcoming planned trip to Israel is still scheduled, despite a strike by Israel's Foreign Ministry that could complicate...
Pope Announces Preliminary Plans for Trip to Israel
JNS.org - The preliminary details for Pope Francis's much-anticipated trip to the Holy Land have been revealed. The trip is scheduled for May 25-26. According...
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 Francis Says He Plans to Visit Israel
Ynet - Three months after succeeding Benedict XVI , Pope Francis has intimated he is planning a visit to Israel. On Wednesday, the Pope met with...
Peres Invites Pope Francis to Israel Following Meeting at the Vatican
Shimon Peres invited the newly appointed Pope Francis to Israel Tuesday following talks between the two at the Vatican. "I would like to invite you to...
Obama, Pope, World Leaders Offer Congratulations On Israel’s Independence Day
On Tuesday, Israel celebrated the country's Independence Day. In honor of the occasion, several world leaders passed along their congratulations to Israel's President Shimon Peres...
Pope Makes Easter Plea for Peace in the Middle East
Times of Israel - Pope Francis made an Easter-Sunday peace plea, saying conflicts have lasted too long in Syria, and between Israelis and...
Pope Prays for Israeli-Arab Peace, Safety of Mideast Christians on Christmas Eve
While leading the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Monday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of his wish for the end...
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...
