American Jewish Leaders Extol Pope John Paul II’s Legacy on Historic Synagogue Visit Anniversary
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s Rome synagogue visit, American Jewish and Catholic leaders promoted shared priorities.
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A Timely Anniversary
COMMENTARY: Sixty years after Nostra Aetate, the Catholic Church’s rejection of antisemitism remains a bulwark against a resurgent cultural disease.
Fraternity and Friction: Pope Francis’ Complex Relationship With the Jewish World
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ pontificate, marked by strong friendships with the Jewish community, was also influenced by geopolitical realities in the Global South and revealed certain risks for future Jewish-Catholic dialogue.
At Vatican Conference, Catholic and Jewish Scholars Discuss Faith as Foundation for Ethics
The April 1-2 conference in Rome brought together Catholic and Jewish scholars from around the world to the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas to deepen the theological foundations of Jewish-Catholic dialogue.
In Letter to ‘Jewish Brothers and Sisters’ Pope Francis Laments ‘Terrible Increase’ in Attacks Against Jews
‘My heart is close to you, to the Holy Land, to all the peoples who inhabit it, Israelis and Palestinians, and I pray that the desire for peace may prevail in all.’
Pope Francis Meets Jewish Leaders as They Launch Initiative to Strengthen Catholic-Jewish Bonds
The Pope emphasized the importance of justice for building peaceful coexistence in the world.
Pope Francis Welcomes Opening of Jewish-Catholic Center at Polish University
Speakers at the livestreamed opening ceremony included Rabbi Abraham Skorka; Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, president of the Polish Bishops’ Conference; and Archbishop Stanisław Budzik of Lublin.
Pope Francis’ Synagogue Visit Underscores New Document on Catholic-Jewish Relations
NEWS ANALYSIS: The visit will be the third by a pope, after St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
Rabbi: From John XXIII to Francis, Jewish-Catholic Relations Have Vastly Improved
The Second Vatican Council ushered in a sea change in relations between the Church and the Jewish people with the declaration Nostra Aetate.
Pope Makes Impromptu Stop at Statue Marking Jewish-Catholic Unity
The bronze statue depicts two figures — signifying Christianity and Judaism — sitting beside each other and displaying their sacred texts in postures of dialogue.
