The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nostra-aetate/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nostra Aetate | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nostra-aetate/ 32 32 Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: New hope for Catholic-Jewish ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/friday-focus-with-lazar-berman-new-hope-for-catholic-jewish-ties/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:50:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677573&preview=true&preview_id=3677573 ToI's diplomatic correspondent assesses the fraught relationship 60 years after Nostra Aetate and delves into the landmark document's genesis

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]]> With Gaza war paused, Catholic-Jewish ties reenergized on Nostra Aetate anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-gaza-war-paused-catholic-jewish-ties-reenergized-on-nostra-aetate-anniversary/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:03:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677405 The dialogue sparked by the 1965 Vatican document reached new lows after October 7. Now that fighting might be over, optimism surrounds Pope Leo's determination to make progress

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]]> Pope Leo says key document revolutionizing Catholic-Jewish ties ‘highly relevant today’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-leo-says-key-document-revolutionizing-catholic-jewish-ties-highly-relevant-today/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:16:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3676175 Pontiff marks 60 years since publication of 'Nostra Aetate,' which he says 'takes firm stand against all forms of antisemitism' and stresses the 'profound principle' of dialogue

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]]> As Nostra Aetate turns 60, Oct. 7 has pushed Jewish-Catholic ties to new ‘crossroads’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-nostra-aetate-turns-60-oct-7-has-pushed-jewish-catholic-ties-to-new-crossroads/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:06:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675181 Amid events in Vatican celebrating document that reshaped relations with Jews, Israeli expert Karma Ben-Johanan says ties are affected by Church's shifting focus to Global South

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]]> Herzog, Jewish leaders attend pope’s inauguration, hope to mend rift over Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-jewish-leaders-at-popes-inauguration-hoping-to-mend-rift-over-gaza-war/ Sun, 18 May 2025 19:29:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3551920 Jewish delegation to meet Leo on Monday, seeking a different path after relations deteriorated as Francis became harshly critical of Israeli actions in Gaza

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]]> Pope Francis cared deeply about Holy Land, Jews, but left ‘sour taste’ after Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-francis-cared-deeply-about-holy-land-jews-but-left-sour-taste-after-oct-7/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:27:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3531912 Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth, humility; late Church leader made important strides in ties, but lacked a core understanding of Jews' concerns

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]]> With genocide comments, Nativity visit, pope sows doubts about commitment to Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-genocide-comments-nativity-visit-pope-sows-doubts-about-commitment-to-jews/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:19:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3431243 Francis, who sees himself as a friend of the community, has had an increasingly patchy record on statements relating to Jews and Israel, and may be causing irreversible damage to ties

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]]> UK school apologizes after homework assignment blames Jews for killing Jesus https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-school-apologizes-after-homework-assignment-blames-jews-for-killing-jesus/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:23:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2500726 Mother horrified to discover her 7-year-old given slides that said Pontius Pilate bowed to the will of the Jewish masses who wanted Jesus to die

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]]> How change became possible in a hotbed of intolerance, Malmö, Sweden https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-change-became-possible-in-a-hot-bed-of-intolerance-malmo-sweden/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 18:37:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1815546 At Global Forum for Combatting Anti-Semitism, Rabbi Michael Melchior says interfaith cooperation necessary to combat doctrinal anti-Semitism -- and make a better world

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]]> Rabbis seek pope’s cooperation in fighting Islamic extremism https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbis-seek-popes-cooperation-in-fighting-islamic-extremism/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:53:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1686031 Despite deep differences between the two faiths, Orthodox Jews leaders and pontiff seek to deepen dialogue and partnership

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]]> While welcoming pope’s gestures, some Jews question Israel stance https://www.timesofisrael.com/while-welcoming-popes-gestures-some-jews-question-israel-stance/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:10:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322231 Vatican's recognition of Palestinian state has raised ire in Jerusalem, though top rabbi insists pontiff is greatly supportive of Jewish state

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]]> Dutch chief rabbi: Rabbinical pro-Christian statement ‘goes too far’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/dutch-chief-rabbi-rabbinical-pro-christian-statement-goes-too-far/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:35:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1317858 Binyomin Jacobs says document signed by 50 Orthodox rabbis 'lumps the two religions into a single meatloaf religion'

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]]> Rivlin hosts Christian leaders ahead of New Year https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-hosts-christian-leaders-ahead-of-new-year/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:02:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1310666 Presidential reception urges tolerance, marks 50 years since 'Nostra Aetate' revolution in Catholic-Jewish relations

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]]> After 43 years, Jewish dialogue with Orthodox Christians still fragile https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-43-years-jewish-dialogue-with-orthodox-christians-still-fragile/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:53:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1285048 A rare interfaith conference in Athens last month highlights the uncertainty in relations between the two ancient peoples

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]]> The Jewy side of the pope’s trip to the US https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jewy-side-of-the-popes-trip-to-the-us/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 13:14:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1254785 The pontiff will spend yontif in the States, from Yom Kippur until erev Sukkot. Here's where you can see and be seen together

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