Judaism was the “old covenant” — the “Old Testament” — Covenant 1.0, ... in the wake of Oct. 7. Pope Francis criticized Israel’s war tactics — in language that could be quite harsh.

The path of dialogue with Judaism led to a friendship between Pope Francis and Rabbi Abraham Skorka, with whom he wrote the book “On Heaven and Earth” and also shared a television program.

Some voices take issue with the late leader of the Catholic Church over his statements condemning Israeli actions in its war in Gaza The post Jewish groups mourn Pope Francis, ‘friend of the ...

ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ pontificate, marked by strong friendships with the Jewish community, ... over time, challenge the special status of Judaism in Catholic thinking.

Pope Francis, who significantly advanced the Catholic Church’s relationship with Jews by actively promoting dialogue, reconcil Friday, July 4, 2025 ... The commentaries endorsed key post-Vatican II ...

(RNS) — As a Jew reading about Pope Francis’ funeral wishes, the precedent set by Rabban Gamliel immediately came to mind. These two religious leaders, centuries apart, broke with traditions ...

The Vatican says leaked documents that seemingly undermined Pope Francis’ stated reason for restricting the old Latin Mass ...

Pope Francis was a pope who respected and honored the Jewish people. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F. ... Judaism holds that good deeds will ever endure.

The pope's death at age 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013. Now a period of mourning begins along with a process to select a new pope.