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Attack on priest in Jerusalem brings intolerance of Christians back into focus
Harassment of Christians in the Holy Land is not new. “Education is key,” says an expert on Jewish-Christian relations. Read more
In letter to ‘Jewish brothers and sisters’ Pope Francis laments ‘terrible increase’ in attacks against Jews
Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world” that has taken place since the outbreak... Read more
World Jewish Congress leader asks pope to use ‘moral authority’ to help Israeli hostages
In his meeting with the pope, Ronald Lauder urged the pontiff “to use your power, to use your strength, to... Read more
Leading Catholics and rabbis agree: Help terminally ill, reject assisted suicide
The joint statement said the presentation reaffirmed “the dignity of every human being.” Read more
Catholic Church, Jewish community to bring 40,000 Christmas dinners to Mexicans in need
The Archdiocese of Guadalajara has joined the Jewish community to provide 40,000 Christmas dinners for the poor this Dec. 25... Read more
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
The bishops called on Christians to join them in opposing acts of antisemitism, both online and in person, and in... Read more
Pope Francis meets Jewish leaders as they launch initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds
“This visit testifies to and strengthens the bonds of friendship uniting us,” the pope told members of the World Jewish... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes opening of Jewish-Catholic center at Polish university
Pope Francis has welcomed the establishment of a Center for Catholic-Jewish Relations in Poland and called for a deepening appreciation... Read more
Pope Francis misses meeting with Jewish delegation due to knee pain
Pope Francis missed a meeting with a Jewish delegation on Thursday morning after experiencing a flare-up of knee pain, according... Read more
Pope Francis: Remembrance is the antidote to ‘escalation of evil’
The pope was speaking to members of the Jewish service organization B’nai B’rith International. Read more
Pope Francis’ friend Rabbi Skorka helps Polish Catholics mark Day of Judaism
The Day of Judaism was established by the Polish bishops in 1997. Read more
Yad Vashem: Vatican librarian Cardinal Tisserant made heroic efforts to save Jews
Cardinal Eugene Tisserant was a librarian who knew more than 10 languages, advised multiple popes, and held key Vatican positions. Read more
Pope Francis to Slovakia’s Jewish community: ‘Your sufferings are our sufferings’
He recalled the community’s suffering during the Holocaust. Read more
Vatican cardinal reassures Jewish leaders over Pope Francis’ comments on Torah
Rabbis expressed concern at the pope’s general audience on the Mosaic Law. Read more
Cardinal Parolin highlights recently found 1916 Vatican letter condemning anti-Semitism
The Vatican Secretary of State said Thursday that “a living and faithful common memory” is an indispensable tool to fight anti-Semitism. Read more
English archbishop: Lord Sacks advanced Catholic-Jewish relations in harmony with popes
An English Catholic archbishop said Tuesday that the late Rabbi Jonathan Lord Sacks helped to advance Catholic-Jewish relations in harmony... Read more
What do Jews and Christians have in common? Love of neighbor, Pope Francis says
The love of neighbor is a common commitment among Christians and Jews, Pope Francis said Tuesday, to teachers and students... Read more
Pope Francis: 'A Christian cannot be an anti-Semite'
Pope Francis strongly condemned anti-Semitism, recalling the living memory of the Holocaust in Europe, during a meeting with rabbis at... Read more
After synagogue shooting, Bishop Zubik pleads for prayer, end to anti-Jewish bigotry
“May God free us from fear and hatred, and sow peace in our lives, our communities, and in the world,”... Read more
Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man
On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more
