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(RNS) — In a Dec. 25 letter to Pope Francis, the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations joined other Jewish and Israeli leaders in criticizing the pontiff for comments he made in a Christmastime address condemning Israel’s most recent bombing of Gaza that resulted in the deaths of children.  In…

Pope Francis on Monday named Sister Simona Brambilla the first female prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Pope Francis on Monday named Sister Simona Brambilla the first female prefect of the…

(RNS) — A group representing the leaders of the United States’ largest Jewish organizations has written a letter to Pope Francis criticizing his recent condemnation of Israeli airstrikes that killed 25 Palestinians, calling the pope’s comments “incendiary.” In his Dec. 21 Christmas address to the Catholic Church’s cardinals, Francis said:…

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IJCIC Letter to the Holy See The following letter was sent to Pope Francis by IJCIC: THe International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations protesting his repeated unbalanced criticism of Irael. Your Holiness, We write to you as representatives of the International Committee on Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC), an organization known to…

Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. MASS. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David says Mass for the political prisoners at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan on December 26, 2024. Photo courtesy of BJMP…

Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. CATHOLIC YEAR. Popeu00a0Francisu00a0opens a Holy Door, one of only five that will be open during the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, at Rebibbia prison, in Rome,…

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World Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this Holy Year "to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions" plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia. Roman Catholic leader's yearly address kicked…

Yara Nardi/Reuters CNN  —  Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies. The 88-year-old pontiff’s remarks came hours after a “massive” aerial attack by…