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

Pope Leo XIV has met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and the two discussed the urgent need for assistance to civilians ...

Pope Leo XIV and the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, recognized the “urgent need to provide assistance ...

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

Pope Leo XIV acknowledged that there had been misunderstandings and conflicts with Jews over Israel’s war in Gaza.

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a ...

Vice President JD Vance leaned on his Catholic religion during his visit to Israel to advance President Trump’s Gaza peace proposal.

Pope Leo welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a ...

The pope and Abbas spoke about “an urgent need to provide assistance to the civilian population in Gaza and to end the ...