Pope Francis reiterates his condemnation of the “cruelty” of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, where Palestinian children are being “machine-gunned” and civilian facilities bombed.

Francis said his heart was touched after Israel's killing of at least seven children from one family on Friday.

The Vatican and Iran held a joint meeting in Rome, focusing on the importance of family and education for Christians and Muslims. Pope Francis emphasized the protection of Christian minorities in Iran, highlighting their freedom to worship.

Iran's president urges Pope to help end Israel's onslaught in Gaza.

President Pezeshkian has written to Pope Francis, requesting his efforts to help bring a halt to Israel’s barbarism amid the explosive situation in the region.

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, calls for an investigation into Israel’s ongoing onslaught on the Gaza Strip as experts say it amounts to genocide against Palestinians.

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz vows to send more weapons to Kiev after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky asks once more for more arms to fight Russian troops.