During yearly ‘state of the world’ speech, the pope ramped up his criticism of the Israeli offensive in Gaza
By Eliana Jordan
The wooden statue was criticised by Jewish groups for reinforcing the trope that Jesus was a Palestinian
By JC Reporter
The symbol is being interpreted as support for the view that Jesus was Palestinian
By Jane Prinsley
The pontiff also called for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza
The pontiff also renewed his call for the release of the hostages still held by Hamas
By Daniel Ben-David
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