Gaza, Israel and Pope Francis

Pope Francis ramps up criticism of Israel, calling situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and
Ramping up Criticism of Israel, Pope Calls Situation in Gaza 'Shameful'
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave "very serious and shameful".
Pope Francis' critiques of Israel's actions in Gaza are not misguided
The continued bombardment of Gaza that has killed and maimed civilians almost every day since early October 2023 has long ago ceased to be a war of self-defense.
Jewish leaders decry Pope Francis' criticism of Israel as 'incendiary'
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, whose stated goal is to ‘bolster Israel’s security and prosperity,’ defended Israel’s actions in Gaza as a ‘legitimate military campaign.
Addressing diplomats, pope says humanitarian situation in Gaza is ‘shameful’
In remarks delivered by aide, pontiff also condemns rise in antisemitism and calls for an end to Ukraine war and other global conflicts
Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'
Pope Francis condemned Israel's military campaign in Gaza on Thursday, calling the humanitarian crisis "very serious and shameful." "We cannot in any way accept the bombing of civilians," the pope said in an address delivered on his behalf by an aide.
Pope bemoans 'ignoble humanitarian situation in Gaza'
Pope Francis on Thursday bemoaned the "ignoble humanitarian situation" in Gaza and said he saw the risk of a world war rising in an New Year audience with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See.
Pope Francis is anti-Israel because he’s anti-Western civilization
Pope John Paul II, who helped Ronald Reagan topple the Soviet Union, will go down in history as the anti-communist pope.
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Pope Francis, ramping up criticism of Israel, calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
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