Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, friend of Iran, critic of Gaza genocide

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, friend of Iran, critic of Gaza genocide

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, friend of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and outspoken critic of Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza, passed away on Monday at Saint Martha's House in Vatican City.

Monday, April 21, 2025 12:48

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In Christmas message, Pope says Gaza’s humanitarian crisis ‘extremely grave’

In Christmas message, Pope says Gaza’s humanitarian crisis ‘extremely grave’

Pope Francis has described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “extremely grave” in his Christmas message, calling for “the doors of dialogue and peace to be flung open.”

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 10:25

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In his Christmas message, Pope appeals for peace

In his Christmas message, Pope appeals for peace

In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has urged people to overcome their differences and find political solutions to conflicts, especially those gripping the Middle East region.

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:32

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