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For Zion’s Sake: Why two Catholic theologians are taking a stand for Israel
Today’s silence conjures memories of past pontifical silence during the Holocaust. For Jews and Christian Zionists, Pope Pius XII's silence remains a harrowing memory and indictment.
Still Rocky after all these years: Beloved actor Sylvester Stallone celebrates 80th birthday
Cardinal Cupich's support shows Jews are gaining powerful allies against antisemitism - opinion
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
After 47 years and 900 wins, this Jewish basketball coach is a legend at his Catholic college
The all-time winningest Jewish college basketball coach at any level for both men and women with 898 wins.
In a first, a Jewish organization opens an office at the Vatican
WJC said its “Kishreinu” initiative was a response to Nostra Aetate, the landmark 1965 document that modernized the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church, Judaism and other religions.
Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch offers to be exchanged for Gaza hostages
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa made his comment in response to a question during a video conference with journalists in Italy.
The first resident cardinal in Jerusalem's history
The historic elevation of Latin Patriarch Mgr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa at the Vatican may bring more of a papal focus on the holy city
Mexican church roof collapses during Sunday mass killing 9, about 30 others missing
Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tampico said the church roof crumbled as worshipers were receiving communion.
Curiosity about religion is viewed as morally virtuous, new research finds
Atheists were also found to regard this curiosity as moral, although less moral than a lack of religious curiosity.
Vatican Jerusalem Cardinal appointment signals diplomatic and religious intentions
The appointment of Archbishop Pizzaballa as a cardinal underlines the Vatican's desire to play a more active role in the ongoing diplomatic discussions concerning Jerusalem.
Catholic Church beatifies Polish family for sheltering Jews
The beatification service for Jozef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children was held in the southeastern Polish town of Markowa where they died in March 1944 at the hands of German military police.
Pope decries 'terrible world war' on environment, announces new writing
Calling nature a "sacred gift from the creator," the pope urged people to take the side of the "victims of environmental and climatic injustice."
Pope Francis laments 'reactionary,' politicized, US Catholic Church
In the 10 years since his election, Francis has been criticized by conservative sectors of the US Church who are opposed to the pope's reforms.
