Pope Leo Xiv

0 Politics Israel

Pope Leo meets with Erdogan, says two-state solution is the ‘only’ path forward in Middle East

Grace Gilson in Forward · 1 Dec

Pope Leo XIV, in his first international tour since taking office, has emphasized a two-state solution as the only viable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Nov

Pope Leo XIV has chosen Roberto Benigni's controversial Holocaust film, "Life Is Beautiful," as one of his favorite movies, highlighting its polarizing impact among Jewish audiences.

0 Antisemitism History

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Nov

The Vatican is investigating a Swiss Guard accused of making an antisemitic gesture towards two Jewish women attending a conference marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration promoting tolerance of non-Christian religions.

0 Politics History

War strained the Israel-Vatican bond. Will the pope use the ceasefire to heal those wounds?

Gavin D’Costa in Forward · 15 Oct

Pope Leo XIV's leadership marks a potential turning point in the complex and often strained relations between the Vatican and Israel.

0 Politics Ethics

Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in address: ‘The cries of parents rise to heaven’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 May

Pope Leo XIV's recent address at the Vatican has underscored his commitment to advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the human suffering with vivid imagery of parents in distress.

0 Communities Ethics

I met Pope Leo XIV. What comes next?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 May

In a significant symbol of progressing Catholic-Jewish relations, Jewish leaders, including Rabbi Noam E. Marans of the American Jewish Committee, attended the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV.

0 Leadership History

Why Jewish people should care about the appointment of the pope

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 May

The appointment of a Pope holds significant implications for Jewish communities, reflecting centuries of intertwined histories, from persecution to reconciliation.

0 Leadership Communities

We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews. But he could be just the pope for us.

Ethan Schwartz in JTA · 13 May

The election of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago-born graduate of Villanova University, presents a unique opportunity for Jewish-Catholic relations.

0 History Culture

Is Pope Leo Jewish? Ask his distant cousins — like me

Robin Washington in Forward · 12 May

Robin Washington uncovers surprising connections between himself and Pope Leo XIV, suggesting a distant family relation through Jewish and Creole lines.

0 Politics Israel

In first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 11 May

Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Sunday address, urgently called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid.

0 Leadership Antisemitism

Will Pope Leo XIV Be Good For Jews?

Jewdicious · 10 May

The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV marks a historically significant moment for the Catholic Church, particularly impacting Jewish-Catholic relations.

0 History Ethics

Everything you need to know about every Pope Leo — even the antisemitic Leo and the one with the elephant

Mira Fox in Forward · 9 May

The current Pope, Leo XIV, has adopted one of the most common papal names, leaving many wondering what direction his papacy will take, given the complex history associated with previous Leos.

0 Leadership Communities

Is He Good for the Jews?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 9 May

The ascension of Bob Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the leader of the Catholic Church presents both uncertainty and potential opportunity for Jewish-Catholic relations.

0 Leadership Culture

First American pope, Leo XIV, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations

Ben Sales in Forward · 8 May

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has roots in Jewish-Catholic relations, having studied under Rev. John T. Pawlikowski, a pioneer in the field, at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

0 Politics Culture

American-born pope offers hope of improved Catholic-Jewish relations, religious experts say

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 8 May

The election of Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV has brought cautious optimism for improved Catholic-Jewish relations.

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