Pope Francis, Gaza and Israel

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'
In a yearly address to diplomats delivered on his behalf by an aide, Francis appeared to reference deaths caused by winter cold in Gaza, where there is almost no electricity.
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' 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.
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.
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Pope Francis, ramping up criticism of Israel, calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
He appeared to reference deaths caused by the winter cold in Gaza, where there is no electricity. Read more at ...
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Pope, ramping up criticism of Israel, calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'
Pope Francis on Thursday (Jan 9) stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the ...
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