The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/riccardo-di-segni/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Riccardo Di Segni | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/riccardo-di-segni/ 32 32 ‘Selective indignation’: Rome’s chief rabbi criticizes Pope Francis over Israel remarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/selective-indignation-romes-chief-rabbi-criticizes-pope-francis-over-israel-remarks/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:09:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3462074 Speaking at Catholic-Jewish dialogue event, Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni accuses the pope of unfairly focusing on Israel, while ignoring other world conflicts

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]]> Can Vatican display shed light on the fate of the Menorah? https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-vatican-display-shed-light-on-the-fate-of-the-menorah/ Sat, 13 May 2017 23:39:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1606396&preview_id=1606396 Starting Monday, a co-hosted exhibit about sacred Temple relic sets a new precedent for cooperation between the Holy See and Rome's Jewish community

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]]> While welcoming pope’s gestures, some Jews question Israel stance https://www.timesofisrael.com/while-welcoming-popes-gestures-some-jews-question-israel-stance/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:10:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322231 Vatican's recognition of Palestinian state has raised ire in Jerusalem, though top rabbi insists pontiff is greatly supportive of Jewish state

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]]> What Pope Francis synagogue visit says about Catholic-Jewish relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-pope-francis-synagogue-visit-says-about-catholic-jewish-relations/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 03:52:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322128 Pontiff to meet with Rome's chief rabbi, solidifying interfaith relations that started with John Paul II's visit 30 years ago

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]]> Pope calls Rome chief rabbi to offer condolences for slain teens https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-calls-rome-chief-rabbi-to-offer-condolences-for-slain-teens/ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 02:01:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1021954 Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni said he originally thought call was a prank

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]]> Latin patriarch invites new pope to Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-makes-easter-pleas-for-mideast-peace/ Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:50:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=439164 Fouad Twal sends Francis letter asking him to ease Middle East Christians' suffering as Easter is celebrated in Israel, West Bank

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]]> Full text of pope’s Passover message for Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/popes-passover-message-for-jewish-community-full-text/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:31:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=433208 Francis I addresses telegram to Rome’s chief rabbi, with whom pontiff met last week

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]]> Pope salutes ‘special spiritual bond’ with Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-salutes-special-spiritual-bond-with-jews/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:59:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=425416 Francis I makes remarks during interfaith meeting attended by several Jewish leaders

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]]> Pope at inauguration gives shout-out to Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-at-inauguration-gives-shout-out-to-jews/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:06:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=422230 New pontiff thanks Rome's chief rabbi, community representatives for their presence at his first official Mass

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]]> New pope hopes for ‘renewed collaboration’ with Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-pope-hopes-for-renewed-collaboration-with-jews/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=414074 Francis I begins tenure by sending friendly letter to Rome's chief rabbi

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]]> Benedict’s papacy: Close Jewish relations with occasional bumps https://www.timesofisrael.com/benedicts-papacy-close-jewish-relations-with-occasional-bumps/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:24:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=371194 'History will view him as the last of the traditional European pontiffs, the last pope who personally experienced World War II and the Holocaust,' says AJC’s senior interreligious adviser

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]]> Italian president joins Rome’s Jews in marking ’82 attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-president-joins-romes-jews-in-marking-82-attack/ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:02:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=247208 Palestinian terrorists killed a Jewish toddler in the assault on city's main synagogue

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