Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was just elected as Pope Leo XIV, studied under a pioneer in Jewish-Catholic relations when he…
International
Several airlines cancel Israel flights after Houthi missile strikes Ben-Gurion Airport
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Several airlines have again suspended flights into and out of Israel, following a missile strike that hit the grounds of…
Opinion: Canada must return to being a global leader in protecting democracy
By Irwin Cotler and Noah Lew (NP) – Canada is in the midst of a federal election — a time for Canadians to re-evaluate our…
These are the 59 Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — At the beginning of the year, there were 98 Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza, all but four taken when Hamas…
Facing blowback, Israel’s foreign minister defends siding with Russia at the UN
by Ben Sales (JTA) — In the two days since Israel joined the United States to vote against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion…