Pope Leo XIV marked the 60th anniversary of the Vatican document "Nostra Aetate", reaffirming the commitment to dialogue amidst rising antisemitism.
The document, Latin for "In Our Time", deplored antisemitism in every form and repudiated the "deicide" charge that blamed Jews as a people for Christ's death.
The idea of Jewish collective guilt for the crucifixion had fueled antisemitism for centuries.
The Pope presided over a two-part interfaith commemoration, joining religious leaders in an appeal for peace at the Colosseum and an evening event at the Vatican.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV reaffirms dialogue with Jews on the 60th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate".