Image courtesy of NPR. By Kelly Thomason The conflict between Israel and Palestine has persisted since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian leadership ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The season of giving has many reflecting on those stuck in the grips of violence and unrest. In his own Christmas Eve homily, Pope Francis prayed for peace in Palestine, ...

Pope Francis is calling for an investigation to determine whether Israel has committed "genocide" in Gaza. In an excerpt from ...

ROME—Pope Francis repeated his call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the release of Israeli hostages held by the militant group and continued aid to the besieged enclave of Gaza.

The Vatican recognized Palestine a decade ago, and Pope Leo has backed statehood, even if that looks increasingly unlikely.

Thursday's visit is the first meeting between the Palestinian Authority president and the new pope; Abbas met Leo's ...

By Stefano Leszczynski Immediately following his arrival in Rome on Wednesday afternoon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ...

The meeting, which lasted about an hour and was described as “cordial” in a brief Vatican statement, comes nearly a month ...

Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting ...