The Francis I knew: a warrior against antisemitism, a sometimes impolitic critic of Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Pope Francis’ care for others reflected the best of all of us

As a Jew, I was always impressed by Pope Francis’ commitment to reach out to other communities, and people with no religious affiliations.

The writer in Rome wanted to meet again the pope who, he says, had already once changed my life. "As a Jew, I am grateful to him."

The Francis I knew: a warrior against antisemitism, a sometimes impolitic critic of Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

I vividly remember each of the many times I was fortunate enough to meet with Pope Francis. The initial meeting was in June 2013, when the pontiff welcomed a group of Jewish organizations to the Vatican — the first of many such meetings of his tenure. We were expecting a large ornate hall, complete with the new pope seated on a royal chair atop a riser. But Francis had not yet (reluctantly) given in to the reality of his position, the one where …

Pope Francis and the Jews: A warm relationship strained by the war in Gaza

The late pontiff's suggestion that Israel may be guilty of committing genocide in Gaza set him at odds with many in Italy's Jewish community – though its leaders were quick to mourn his loss on Monday

Pope Francis: A Friend of the Jewish People

Pope Francis prays during his July 27, 2016, visit to the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz. The Holy Father, who died April 21 on Easter Monday, was recalled as an agent of peace in the war-torn Middle East and beyond.

Death of Pope and his relationship with the Jewish people

Many in the Jewish community felt that the Vatican, which had once pledged never to stand aside when Jews were threatened, failed to condemn a group that openly calls for the annihilation of Jews.