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 ...

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 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.

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 wants this war to end now, with all the hostages to be returned in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Most of the citizens of Israel, including myself, want this too ...

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

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of ...