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Franciscan University offers safe haven for Jewish students experiencing antisemitism
The Steubenville, Ohio-based university has announced an initiative to expedite the transfer process for Jewish students in danger of antisemitic... Read more
Pope Francis: Remembrance is the antidote to ‘escalation of evil’
The pope was speaking to members of the Jewish service organization B’nai B’rith International. Read more
Pope Francis’ friend Rabbi Skorka helps Polish Catholics mark Day of Judaism
The Day of Judaism was established by the Polish bishops in 1997. Read more
Poland’s Catholics and Jews mark Day of Judaism with psalms, music, and silent prayer
Catholics and Jews in Poland observed the annual Day of Judaism with a common prayer service on Sunday. Read more
Cardinal Parolin highlights recently found 1916 Vatican letter condemning anti-Semitism
The Vatican Secretary of State said Thursday that “a living and faithful common memory” is an indispensable tool to fight anti-Semitism. Read more
Catholic students offer support after arson at University of Delaware Jewish center
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Newark, Delaware was damaged by arson in the late evening hours of Aug.... Read more
Italian bishops promote Catholic-Jewish dialogue as antisemitic speech increases
The Catholic Church in Italy marked its 31st annual Day of Jewish-Christian Religious Dialogue with a discussion between Rome’s chief... Read more
Fla. McDonald's sued for denying employment to Hasidic Jew because of his beard
An Orlando-area McDonald’s is being sued for denying employment to a man on account of his beard. Read more
What do Jews and Christians have in common? Love of neighbor, Pope Francis says
The love of neighbor is a common commitment among Christians and Jews, Pope Francis said Tuesday, to teachers and students... Read more
After synagogue shooting, Bishop Zubik pleads for prayer, end to anti-Jewish bigotry
“May God free us from fear and hatred, and sow peace in our lives, our communities, and in the world,”... Read more
Iceland's possible circumcision ban raises religious liberty questions
An Icelandic bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons has given rise to opposition from various religious groups, including... Read more
Menorah exhibit in Rome underlines positive Catholic-Jewish relations
At the center of the first joint exhibit between the Vatican Museums and the Jewish museum in Rome is the... Read more
Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man
On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more
The Brooklyn brouhaha over Jewish women and swimming pools
A swimming pool in New York City has recently come under fire for its women-only swimming hours. Read more
Let's unite against war and violence, Pope Francis urges at Roman synagogue
Speaking Sunday at the major synagogue of Rome, Pope Francis called on Jews and Christians to counter the conflict, war,... Read more
Religious differences are a 'seed of peace', Rome's chief rabbi says
Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, said Pope Francis’ visit to Rome’s major synagogue this weekend is a... Read more
Doing the Father’s will: how Orthodox rabbis see common ground with Christians
A new statement from Orthodox rabbis calls for “fraternal partnership” between Christians and Jews, reflecting on their commonalities and on... Read more
Rabbi: Vatican II's interreligious document was 'life-saving'
A 50 year-old declaration of the Second Vatican Council established a new era in Christian-Jewish relations and enabled members of... Read more
Jewish and Muslim leaders to join Pope’s Holy Land trip
A rabbi and a sheikh, both of whom are friends of Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, will be accompanying him... Read more
