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Pope Francis
Israel Strikes Catholic Church in Gaza That Got Nightly Calls From Pope Francis
The church is among hundreds of religious sites Israel has attacked in its genocide.
As a Political Prisoner, I Won’t Back Down on Supporting Palestine
Badar Khan Suri’s only “crimes” were his marriage to a US citizen of Palestinian origin and support for Palestine.
Pope Francis Refused to Be Silent on Gaza. Will His Successor Follow Suit?
Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
From Fighting to Facilitating Fascism: Historian Explores Latin American History
Greg Grandin also discusses the legacy of the late Pope Francis, US-Latin American relations under Trump, and more.
Pope Francis Dies After Easter Plea to End War in Gaza
In his final public message, Pope Francis decried the “terrible conflict” in Gaza.
Faith Leaders Resist Trump’s Christian Nationalism in a Battle of Theologies
It’s important to remember faith leaders’ struggles for justice in the past, as well as the organizing happening now.
Pope Criticizes Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Apparent Response to J.D. Vance
Pope Francis pushed back on J.D. Vance’s invocation of his faith as a reason to embrace cruel immigration policy.
Pope Francis Says Laws Punishing Gay People Are “Unjust”
Several religious leaders and commentators celebrated the statement but said the pope should go further.
Pope Francis Calls Nuclear Weapons Immoral as Catholic Activists Face Jail
The activists were recently convicted of three felony counts and a misdemeanor charge.
Pope Francis Proposes Adding “Ecological Sin” to Church Teachings
The Catholic Church appears poised to add crimes against nature and the environment to its catechism.