Pope Francis gifts popemobile to ‘children in Gaza’ Converting the vehicle to a mobile health clinic was one of the pontiff’s last wishes before he died. JNS Staff May 5, 2025
Herzog signs book of condolences to mourn Pope Francis’s death “May his prayers for justice and peace be realized promptly in the immediate release of Israel’s hostages,” the Israeli president wrote. JNS Staff May 3, 2025
Pope Francis funeral draws hundreds of thousands in Vatican More than 50 world leaders attended the ceremony, including the U.S. president, who met Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for a brief one-on-one talk. JNS Staff April 26, 2025
Israeli official: Not downplaying Pope Francis’s death The source referenced a glowing eulogy by the president but did not explain Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's silence or decision to skip the pontiff's funeral. Canaan Lidor April 24, 2025
From Rome to Jerusalem: The unfinished dialogue between Jews and the Vatican Judeo-Christian brotherhood is built on the value of freedom. And the first freedom is the right to defend life. Fiamma Nirenstein April 23, 2025
Eulogizing pope, Jewish groups stress his response to Jew-hatred, hint at views on Gaza The World Jewish Congress spoke of "moments of difficulty, particularly in recent months," while the American Jewish Committee noted "significant Jewish disappointments." JNS Staff April 21, 2025
Pope Francis dies at 88 in Vatican City Preparations for the papal conclave to elect his successor will begin following the customary period of mourning. JNS Staff April 21, 2025
Pope calls antisemitism ‘worrisome,’ situation in Gaza ‘deplorable’ "I think of the people of Gaza, and its Christian community in particular, where the terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction," said Francis. JNS Staff April 20, 2025
Pope to leave hospital after double pneumonia If the 88-year-old continues his steady improvement and rehabilitation, he should eventually be able to resume all his normal activities. JNS Staff March 23, 2025
