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Pope Francis' popemobile turned into mobile clinic for Gaza children

"We're pleased that we have here a serious contribution towards the healthcare of children in Gaza," Caritas Secretary-General Alistair Dutton told a press conference in Bethlehem.

A Palestinian works on the Vehicle of Hope, the former popemobile used by Pope Francis during its transformation into a fully equipped mobile clinic, in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 20, 2025.
 US Vice President JD Vance and Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Herzog meets with JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV at inauguration in Vatican City

 Pope Leo XIV attends the Jubilee of Eastern Churches at the Paul VI hall, at the Vatican, May 14, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV appeals to world powers for 'no more war' in first Sunday appearance

 Preparing the popemobile for its new purpose as a roving medical device for kids in Gaza.

Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use


Jewish groups criticize Pope on 'terrorism' remark, seek clarification

Italian rabbis questioned the worth of "decades of Jewish-Christian dialog" if when Jews are attacked the Vatican responds with "diplomatic acrobatics."

 Pope Francis reacts as he attends a meeting at Palais du Pharo, on the occasion of the Mediterranean Meetings (MED 2023), in Marseille, France, September 23, 2023.

Pope Francis urged to intervene in Israeli hostage crisis

The hostages, captured by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, are reported to be in dire conditions, with fears of torture and urgent medical needs.

 Pope Francis meets with the delegation of the Conference of European Rabbis at the Vatican, November 6, 2023.

Pope calls for Israel, Palestinians to halt 'spiral of death'

Pope Francis said he had been greatly saddened by the news of both Palestinians and Israelis that have been killed over the past week.

Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican June 28, 2017.

Pope urges Israelis, Palestinians, to seek dialog after surge in violence

"Violence kills the future, interrupting the lives of the youngest and weakening the hopes for peace," said Pope Francis.

 Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace at Saint Peter's Square, at the Vatican, March 6, 2022

Remembering Pope John Paul II's contribution to Catholic-Jewish relations

The late Pope would have turned 100 in May.

A Catholic nun prays in front of a picture of Pope John Paul II in the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem's Old City

Voices from the Arab Press: The Pope’s Visit To The Land Of Peace

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

POPE FRANCIS talks with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan during a farewell ceremony before leaving Abu Dhabi earlier this week

Abbas, in first meeting since J’lem embassy move, says he’s ‘counting on’ Pope

The two embraced and kissed on the cheek as the pontiff welcomed Abbas to a library in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace for a private, 20-minute meeting.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, December 3, 2018

Pope Francis: ‘God promised the land to the people of Israel’

Israeli Deputy Minister for Regional Cooperation Ayoub Kara felt the pontiff was sending a direct message to UNESCO.

Pope Francis with Ayoub Kara at the Vatican on October 26, 2016

Peres and Pope Francis concur: No-one has the right to kill in the name of God

The Pope, who embraced Peres on arrival, told him that together they would raise their voices for peace.

POPE FRANCIS and former president Shimon Peres chat at the Vatican

Sanders accepts Vatican invitation, hopes to meet Pope Francis

Francis' popularity with both Catholics and non-Catholics has given him an image of a grandfatherly priest who understands how difficult it sometimes is to follow Roman Catholic Church teachings.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Pope Francis