Priest’s Thoat Slit in “Barbaric” ISIS Attack on French Church
An 84-year-old priest was killed and one of his parishioners critically injured after two men armed with knives burst into a French church during a service on Wednesday and took several people hostage in an ISIS-related attack.
Pope Calls for Greater Acceptance of Gays and Lesbians
On Friday, Pope Francis made an official statement calling for Catholics worldwide to be more accepting of homosexuals, challenging an age-old position held by the Catholic Church.
Ancient Practice of Jewish Excommunication Comes Alive Today – With Help of Social Media
The rabbi agreed that it was an extreme measure, but that the Rabbinic Court felt this was the proper step to be taken.
Israeli Catholic Church Blames Israel for Ongoing Terror
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, representative of the Catholic Church in the capital city, blamed Israel on Thursday for the wave of terror.
Biblical Prophecy From Book of Obadiah Reveals Pope’s Shocking Jewish Agenda
Below the surface, an End of Days prophecy that pits Rome against Jerusalem is playing out.
Agreement Between Palestinians and Vatican Takes Effect
The accord covers the operation of the Church in areas of Israel under Palestinian control but many have said its significance is symbolic of growing international support for a Palestinian state.
President Rivlin and Israel’s Christian Leaders Usher in the New Year with Strengthened Interfaith Ties
On Monday, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted an annual reception for leaders of Israel’s Christian communities reaffirming the ties between Israel and its Christian population.
Jews for Jesus Blast Vatican for Discouraging Attempts to Convert Jews to Christianity
The Messianic Jewish organization Jews for Jesus has loudly condemned a recent Vatican document which discourages Christians from attempting to convert or missionize Jews.
Vatican to Catholics: Stop Missionizing Jews
In a landmark document, the Vatican announced on Thursday that Catholics should not try to convert Jews and should work with Jews to combat anti-Semitism.
Jews, Catholics to Mark 50th Anniversary of Historic Nostra Aetate Proclamation at UN
Jews and Catholics are coming together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of the Nostra Aetate, a declaration released by the Catholic Church that many understand as countering centuries of anti-Semitic attitudes and understandings within the Church.