December 12, 2024 09:29

Vatican removes nativity display featuring baby Jesus lying on keffiyeh

The wooden statue was criticised by Jewish groups for reinforcing the trope that Jesus was a Palestinian

December 09, 2024 15:41

Pope unveils nativity scene with baby Jesus in a keffiyeh manger

The symbol is being interpreted as support for the view that Jesus was Palestinian

April 01, 2024 12:01

Pope calls for hostages’ release, ceasefire in Easter address

The pontiff also called for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza

February 04, 2024 13:33

Pope Francis condemns antisemitism as a ‘sin against God’

The pontiff also renewed his call for the release of the hostages still held by Hamas