Read Claudio Epelman's Personal Tribute to Pope Francis.

In his final public speech, delivered less than 24 hours before his death, Pope Francis addressed the war in Gaza, expressing sympathy for the Palestinian people and calling for an end to the war that ...

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, who has lived in city for decades, strives to maintain good relations with both Israelis and Palestinians but is realistic about challenges ...

Pizzaballa’s name has been included in almost every list == in secular and Catholic media — of “papabile,” or “pope able” candidates to fill the Chair of Saint Peter. Thus, journalists and church ...

Pope Francis himself was a longtime friend of the Jews, calling antisemitism "a sin against God." As Jews, we not only offer ...

Some popes are naturally charismatic. While charisma shouldn’t be the most important thing, it matters. A lot. In a world full of noise and distraction, charisma opens hearts. Few people truly grasped ...

Pope Francis’ tenure included significant outreach to the Jewish community. He maintained strong relationships with Jewish ...

The Latin Patriarch speaks Hebrew and lands at Rome as the high-profile prelate in the Promised Land. The Latin Patriarch of ...

Pope Francis repeatedly called for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip, including during an Easter Sunday address delivered ...

From the Russia-Ukraine conflict to relations with America, China, and the Middle East. Pope Francis leaves a heavy legacy ...

The much younger Italian cardinal from Bergamo, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, 60, who has made the Holy Land his home for more ...

Amid the tributes that flowed in after Pope Francis’ death, a note of reservation stood out: Many Jews in Israel and ...