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Pope Leo's meeting with Herzog reveals Vatican's new diplomatic style

Leo, who became the first US pontiff when he was elected in May, takes an approach that is more muted than his predecessor Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV looks on, on the day of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican August 27, 2025
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Report: Large plumes of black smoke seen over Vatican City

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Fight the new anti-Semitism by electing Trump and allying with Vatican

Drone flown by Israelis over Tiber River near Vatican

Two Israelis arrested for flying drone over Vatican City


The pope pines for pizza, peace of mind and the soccer pitch

Though the pontiff has made waves for his progressive attitudes, he remains a creature of simple pleasures at heart.

Pope Francis gives the thumb up as he arrives to lead the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Diplomacy: The pope and the Palestinians

Vatican recognition of Palestine builds on years of sympathy for the Palestinian cause.

Pope Francis (R) meets PA President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem May 25, 2014.

Debate simmers over whether pope called Abbas an ‘angel of peace’

Vatican tells Israel that characterization didn’t happen as reported by the media.

Pope Francis (R) shakes hands with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas in the Vatican

Israel at center of international diplomatic storm as vatican, FIFA, EU step up pressure

The international interference could end up backfiring and encouraging Palestinians to stay away from the negotiating table.

Pope Francis (R) meets PA President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem May 25, 2014.

Pope calls on Abbas to be an 'angel of peace' during Vatican meeting

Abbas and the pope met privately for 20 minutes, according to the report by AFP.

Pope Francis (R) shakes hands with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas in the Vatican

Jpost editorial: Shortsighted Vatican

The Vatican announced this week that it was poised to sign a treaty with the Palestinian political leadership.

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As I see it: The Vatican channels war against Israel

The Vatican this week agreed a treaty with the Palestinians, to cover its interests in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza, which referred to its treaty partners as the “state of Palestine.”

Pope Francis (R) meets PA President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem May 25, 2014.

Israel 'disappointed' Vatican reached agreement recognizing Palestinian state

Vatican officials stress that although agreement was significant, it certainly did not constitute the Holy See's first recognition of the 'State of Palestine.'

Pope Francis (R) meets PA President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem May 25, 2014.

Ahead of Rosh Hashana, Pope meets with Jewish delegation at Vatican

Pontiff, World Jewish Congress delegates discuss global events, including situation in the Mideast.

Pope Francis is presented with gifts from members of Latin American Jewish Congress during a meeting at the Vatican September 17, 2014.

Peres, the pope and a plan for world peace

Two months after completing his term as Israel’s ninth president, 91-year-old Shimon Peres was pounding stony pavement at the Vatican.

POPE FRANCIS and former president Shimon Peres chat at the Vatican