"(Concerning Nostra Aetate) And so I, too, confirm that the church does not tolerate antisemitism and fights against it, on the basis of the Gospel itself. We cannot deny that there have been misunderstandings, difficulties and conflicts in this period, but these have never prevented the dialogue from continuing. Even today, we must not allow political circumstances and the injustices of some to divert us from friendship, especially since we have achieved so much so far. Even in these difficult times, marked by conflicts and misunderstandings, it is necessary to continue the momentum of this precious dialogue of ours. Never in the relationship of Catholics and Jews since ‘Nostra Aetate’ has the Jewish people been more in need of friends who commit themselves to combating antisemitism with every fiber of their being. The Catholic Church has one of the largest megaphones available. It has moral suasion that is unparalleled. We hope that they will use all of the tools in their arsenal to double down in that effort."
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As quoted in Nicole Winfield (Associated Press), Pope condemns antisemitism and vows to fight it as tensions rise over Israel's war in Gaza, ABCNews, 29 October 2025
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