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Pope Francis steps up criticism of Israel, condemns ‘shameful’ Gaza situation

During yearly ‘state of the world’ speech, the pope ramped up his criticism of the Israeli offensive in Gaza

By Eliana Jordan

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Pope Francis condemned the Israeli offensive in Gaza once again in his 'state of the world' speech on 9 January 2025. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis waves from the central loggia of St. Peter's basilica during the Easter 'Urbi et Orbi' message and blessing to the City and the World as part of the Holy Week celebrations, in the Vatican on March 31, 2024. (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis

Pope calls for hostages’ release, ceasefire in Easter address

By JC Reporter

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Pope Francis arrives to lead his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on October 21, 2020. (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO / AFP) (Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)
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Vatican to release WW2 files including unanswered Jewish pleas for help to the Catholic church

By Josh Kaplan

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