Antisemitism

Pope Leo, Israeli president speak by phone about Sydney attack, peace in Gaza

Cindy Wooden · December 17, 2025

Pope Leo XIV and Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke by telephone Dec. 17, just days after a terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Australia led to the deaths of 15 people.

'Enough' of antisemitic violence, say Pope Leo, archbishop after Australia attack

Junno Arocho Esteves · December 15, 2025

After two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in a terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Pope Leo XIV said he is "deeply saddened" by the attack he called "horrific."

Vatican says Swiss Guards investigating alleged antisemitic gesture

Cindy Wooden · November 10, 2025

The Vatican press office confirmed the Pontifical Swiss Guard is investigating an incident involving one of the guards who has been accused of making an antisemitic gesture.

Holocaust remembrance vital in a post-Oct. 7 world

Luke Mandato · November 5, 2025

Toronto’s Leah Posluns Theatre was packed to capacity on Monday, with close to 300 gathering to mark the opening night of the Toronto Holocaust Museum's Neuberger Holocaust Education Week (HEW), with this year’s instalment cementing 43 years of knowledge and remembrance towards the Shoah.

Anti-Semitism is incompatible with Catholicism

God’s covenant with the Jewish people is unbreakable

Robert George · July 24, 2025

We are today witnessing an alarming resurgence of antisemitic beliefs and attitudes, including among people who claim to be faithful Christians—from celebrity influencers and political commentators to legions of anonymous social media users.

Simeon Summit launches project to fight anti-Semitism

Anna Farrow · July 4, 2025

A late June conference that brought together more than 70 Jewish and Christian leaders launched a multi-year project to combat the dramatic rise of anti-Semitism in Canada.

Bishop, cardinal call for prayer after deadly DC anti-Semitic attack

Gina Christian · May 22, 2025

Catholic bishops are calling for prayer after two Israeli Embassy staff members were slain late May 21 outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.

Anti-Semitism on the rise in Canada

Luke Mandato · May 21, 2025

An inaugural report from the J7 Large Communities’ Task Force Against Anti-Semitism shows an unprecedented increase in anti-Semitic activity worldwide, including a recent spike of 83 per cent here in Canada.

Song, prayer mark Montreal Shoah memorial

Anna Farrow · May 1, 2025

Jewish and Christian community representatives gathered at the historic Montreal Church of the Gésu on April 27 for the 46th Christian commemoration of the Shoah.

Could Dutch attacks happen here?

Some fear they could

Quinton Amundson · November 20, 2024

Amsterdam today, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver or Calgary tomorrow?