Pope Francis, speaking Wednesday to his general audience at the Vatican, says the world must choose the side “of peace" in the Israel-Hamas war.

Pope Francis criticized military attacks that go "beyond morality" after he was asked about Israel's recent escalation of attacks in Lebanon that targeted top Hezbollah commanders.

Last November, Pope Francis suggested that the international community should examine whether Israel's military offensive in Gaza should be classed as genocide – an allegation Israel has ...

Pope Francis wants this war to end now, with all the hostages to be returned in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Most of the citizens of Israel, including myself, want this too ...

Pope Francis met, separately, with Israeli and Palestinian families on Nov. 22 and afterward said the fighting had gone “beyond wars” to “terrorism.” (Video: Vatican Media) ...

Landing in Israel on his whistle-stop tour of the Holy Land, Pope Francis declared Sunday that “there is simply no other way” besides a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians to live ...

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.

Pope Francis regularly called a church in Gaza to ask how residents there were doing during the Israel-Hamas war. He is remembered as a defender and consoling presence.

The leader of the Catholic church has become increasingly critical of Israel’s military campaign, while emerging as an ‘ally and sounding board’ for the American president. Pope Francis arrives at ...