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Pope Francis’s Last Wish: Popemobile to Serve Gaza’s Sick Children

May 5, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Honoring his last wish, the late pope’s vehicle will soon deliver vital healthcare to children trapped in Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe. Before his death on April 21, Pope Francis donated one […]

Pope Francis’s Legacy of Love and Peace Remembered on the Day of His Funeral

April 26, 2025

By Kathy Kelly Pope Francis was speaking about the children of Gaza, who have been orphaned, maimed, sickened, starved, forcibly displaced, traumatized, and buried under fire and rubble. In 2022, Pope Francis created a will […]

Ex Israeli Amb. Calls Pope Francis Antisemite, Urges Government to Avoid Funeral

April 22, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Blaming Pope Francis for rising antisemitism, Dror Eydar urged Israel to reject any official participation in his funeral. Dror Eydar, former Israeli ambassador to Italy, said Israel should not participate […]

Pope Francis’ Passing: His Key Statements on Gaza and the Ongoing Genocide

April 21, 2025

By Romana Rubeo   Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, leaves behind a legacy defined by his steadfast calls for peace and justice in Gaza, persistently urging ceasefires, condemning violence, and advocating for the […]

Rev. Isaac: Christian Communities in Gaza and West Bank Facing Extinction

April 20, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Palestinian priest Rev. Munther Isaac warns that Christian communities in Gaza and the West Bank are facing extinction amid Israel’s ongoing genocide and deepening restrictions. Palestinian Lutheran priest Rev. Dr. […]

Gaza’s Population ‘Must Remain on Their Land’ – Vatican Slams Trump’s Plans

February 14, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin strongly opposes US President Trump’s proposal to forcibly evacuate Palestinians from Gaza, asserting that they must remain in their land. A top Vatican official […]

‘How Are You?’: Pope Francis Has Called Gaza’s Parish Every Night since October 9

January 24, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Since October 9, 2023, Pope Francis has called Gaza’s Holy Family Parish every evening, a gesture of solidarity for the 600 people seeking refuge there. Pope Francis has been calling […]

Israel Summons Vatican’s Envoy over Pope’s ‘Cruelty’ Remarks on Gaza Genocide

December 26, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “Yesterday children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart.” Israel’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Vatican’s ambassador for […]

‘Cruelty, Not War’ – Pope Francis Slams Bombing of Gaza Children

December 21, 2024

On Saturday, Pope Francis criticized the bombing of children in Gaza, describing it as an act of “cruelty.”  His statement followed a report from Gaza’s Civil Defense rescue agency that an Israeli airstrike in the […]

Baby Jesus with a Keffiyeh – A Historic Nativity Scene at the Vatican

December 8, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “These nativity scenes remind us of those who, in the land where the Son of God was born, continue to suffer due to the tragedy of war”. Pope Francis unveiled […]

‘Failures’ of Humanity – Pope Francis Slams Arrogance of Occupiers in Palestine

November 26, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The 87-year-old Pope said that hypocrisy always leads to “failure” adding that “dialogue must be the soul of the international community.” Pope Francis slammed on Monday the arrogance of invaders […]

Jubilee 2025 – Pope Francis Calls for Investigation into ‘Genocide’ in Gaza

November 17, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   In a book written ahead of the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis called for an investigation into the devastating situation in Gaza, describing the dire need for action to address […]

‘Immoral, Disproportionate’ – Pope Francis Slams Israel’s aggression on Gaza and Lebanon

September 30, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Although the Pope did not mention Israel by name implying that he is speaking in general terms, he stressed that any military response should be proportional to the attack. Pope […]

‘It is Ugly’ – Pope Francis Denounces Killing of Palestinian Children in Gaza

September 14, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Pope Francis has repeatedly called for an end to the war, praying especially for Christians sheltered in the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza. Pope Francis denounced on Friday the […]

US Raises ‘Concerns’ with Israel over Gaza Church Killings

December 19, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The White House has raised concerns with Israel after one of its snipers fatally shot a mother and daughter sheltering in Gaza’s only Catholic church.  “We have raised our concerns […]

‘It is Terrorism’ – Pope Francis Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Gaza

December 17, 2023

Pope Francis appealed on Sunday for an end to the war ravaging the Holy Land, praying especially for Christians sheltered in the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza. At the Angelus prayer, the Pope said […]

Vatican Reiterates Importance of Free Access, Worship in Jerusalem

March 11, 2023

During a conference held in Rome on Wednesday and Thursday, the Vatican reiterated the importance of free access and worship in all holy places in Jerusalem, The Middle East Monitor reported. The conference was organized […]

Pope Francis Calls for Preserving Historic, Legal Status Quo in Occupied Jerusalem

January 9, 2023

Pope Francis on Monday called for preserving the historical and legal status quo in occupied Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Speaking during his annual meeting with the diplomatic corps accredited to the […]

No Blood for Oil: Pope Francis Should Kiss Iraqi Soil

March 4, 2021

By Kathy Kelly Thirty years ago, when the United States launched Operation Desert Storm against Iraq, I was a member of the Gulf Peace Team. We were 73 people from fifteen different countries, aged 22 […]

Relic of Jesus’ Manger: Christmas Gift from the Pope to the City of Bethlehem

November 30, 2019

A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth arrived in Bethlehem from the Vatican on Saturday, kicking off Christmas season at the town revered as […]

Pope Francis Calls for Resuming Talks between Israel, Palestine (VIDEO)

January 8, 2019

Pope Francis yesterday called for resuming talks between the Israeli occupation state and the Palestinians, hoping that the talks “end up with a deal that guarantees coexistence between two states and achieves the long-awaited peace,” […]

Pope Says Walls, Occupation Prevent Mideast Peace (VIDEO)

July 7, 2018

Pope Francis said on Saturday that building walls, occupying territories, and religious fanaticism would never bring peace to the Middle East. Pope Francis prays for peace in the Middle East before the relics of St. […]

Pope Expresses Deep Sorrow over Gaza Massacre

May 16, 2018

The Pope expressed his deep sorrow over the “deaths and injuries” caused by the Israeli occupation army on the border of the Gaza Strip, stressing his solidarity with them. "War begets war, violence begets violence": […]

A Young Girl from Gaza Honored by Pope Francis

March 29, 2018

Rua Qdeih, a 14-years-old girl from Gaza, received a medal from Pope Francis for her writings during Israel’s 2014 war on Gaza. The medal was delivered by Pierre Krähenbühl, Commissioner General of the United Nations […]

Pope Repeats Rejection of Trump Declaration on Jerusalem (VIDEO)

January 8, 2018

Pope Francis reiterated Monday his call to respect the status quo of Jerusalem following US President Donald Trump’s recognition of the city as Israel’s capital. Addressing ambassadors from more than 180 countries Francis said, “We […]

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Momodou Taal is the perfect blend between intellect, ethics, and direct action. In this episode, he explains why he self-deported from the US.

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