Pope Francis on Wednesday is urging the world to take "only one side" in the Israel-Hamas war – the one "of peace" – as he called for a special day of prayer at the Vatican next week. Francis ...

Pope Francis criticized military attacks that go "beyond morality" after he was asked about Israel's recent escalation of attacks in Lebanon that targeted top Hezbollah commanders.

Last November, Pope Francis suggested that the international community should examine whether Israel's military offensive in Gaza should be classed as genocide – an allegation Israel has ...

Pope Francis met, separately, with Israeli and Palestinian families on Nov. 22 and afterward said the fighting had gone “beyond wars” to “terrorism.” (Video: Vatican Media) ...

Pope Francis was a humble man who cared deeply about the poor, the refugees, the sick, and the elderly. He fought for peace and justice. He was a friend of the Jewish people, a persistent fighter ...

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.

Landing in Israel on his whistle-stop tour of the Holy Land, Pope Francis declared Sunday that “there is simply no other way” besides a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians to live ...

Pope Francis says a two-state solution is needed for Israelis and Palestinians as the war between Israel and Hamas continues inside the Gaza Strip.

According to President Biden, he and Pope Francis are “on the same page.” AFP via Getty Images. Biden last week claimed credit for convincing Egypt and Israel to allow humanitarian aid to ...