Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty'

On Christmas, Pope doubles down, slamming Israel 'cruelty'
This is cruelty, this is not war,” the pope told members of the government of the Holy See. After his Saturday comments, Israel's foreign mini
Pope Francis doubles down on condemnation of Israel's ‘cruelty’ in Gaza
For the second time in the last couple of days, Pope Francis condemned Israel s actions in Gaza during his official remarks
Pope Francis speaks of 'cruelty' in Gaza
Pope Francis reflected on the devastating consequences of the Gaza war in an address at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing deep sorrow over the bombing of children in the Gaza Strip the previous day.
Pope Again Condemns 'Cruelty' Of Israeli Strikes On Gaza
Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israel's strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their "cruelty" for the second time in as many days despite Israel accusing him of "double standards".
Israel accuses Pope Francis of ‘double standards’ over Gaza criticism
Israel has accused Pope Francis of displaying “double standards” following his remarks condemning the bombing of children in Gaza, describing such actions as “cruelty.” The Pope made the comments after an Israeli airstrike reportedly killed 10 members of a family,
Pope calls Gaza airstrikes ‘cruelty’ after Israeli minister’s criticism
Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people.
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Pope Francis denounces 'extremely grave' humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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Pope Francis holds Christmas calls with Palestinian Christians facing extinction in Gaza
Israeli bombardments and blockades threaten the existence of one of the oldest Christian communities in the world ...
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Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations in Ukraine during Urbi et Orbi
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as for the release of hostages, adding aid ...
Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations
He made the remarks a day after the start of Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place every ...
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Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year
The Pope delivered his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.
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Pope Francis on Christmas calls for end of world's conflicts and silencing of weapons
He referred specifically to the wars between Russia and Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war. He also called for an end to other conflicts, whether political, social or military.
'Dialogue and peace': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Ukraine, Middle East on Christmas Day
Pope Francis in his Christmas message called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's ...
Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...
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Pope Francis, the return of Vatican antisemitism
By subtly aligning the Church with anti-Israel narratives, Francis risks normalizing antisemitic tropes under the guise of ...