The Church fights this "on the basis of the Gospel itself." Leo XIV remembered John Paul II

"The Church does not tolerate anti-Semitism"

The Pope spoke about dialogue between religions. He stressed that he welcomes the opportunity to express gratitude to all those who continue to build relationships based on sincerity and mutual respect between our communities.

This friendship, rooted in our common spiritual heritage, also calls us to defend human dignity, serve the poor, protect religious freedom and promote justice and peace. A key element of this commitment is the rejection of all forms of religious and ethnic hatred and discrimination, declared Leo XIV.

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the announcement of the council declaration "Nostra Aetate", I confirmed that the Church does not tolerate anti-Semitism and fights it on the basis of the Gospel itself, he added.

He emphasized that "differences of opinion, however deep, can never give rise to prejudices and hostility that undermine the moral foundations of society."

Leo XIV's commitment to fraternity is particularly urgent

The Pope noted that the meeting took place on the day of the liturgical commemoration of St. John Paul II. He noted that "his efforts contributed greatly to strengthening friendship between Jews and Catholics."