The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/second-vatican-council/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:35:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Second Vatican Council | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/second-vatican-council/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> In St. Peter’s Square, pilgrims hail new ‘Millennial’ saint, unaware of anti-Jewish undertones https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-st-peters-square-pilgrims-hail-new-millennial-saint-unaware-of-anti-jewish-undertones/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:40:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3643421 Chief rabbi of Rome says it’s unsurprising many know little of the Church's history of antisemitism, but focusing on newly canonized Carlo Acutis's work is not the right way to address it

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]]> Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under pioneer in Jewish-Catholic relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/leo-xiv-first-american-pope-studied-under-pioneer-in-jewish-catholic-relations/ Thu, 08 May 2025 22:27:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3545097 New pontiff hasn't commented publicly on Israel, isn't a prominent figure in fighting antisemitism, but US Jewish leaders optimistic that interfaith ties will flourish under him

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]]> Pope urged by Jews to take care over Pharisees talk https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-urged-by-jews-to-take-care-over-pharisees-talk/ Sun, 12 May 2019 10:57:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2073756 References to the ancient Jewish sect, a precursor of rabbinic Judaism criticized by Jesus, were for centuries an expression of Christian anti-Semitism

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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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]]> 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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]]> Vatican calls on Catholics to stop trying to convert Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/catholic-theologians-say-jews-can-be-saved-without-converting/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1300283 Declaration asserts Jewish people can be saved without converting, urges Christians to work with them to fight anti-Semitism

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]]> The newest saints and the future of Catholic-Jewish relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-newest-saints-and-the-future-of-catholic-jewish-relations/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 05:34:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=964206 John Paul II honed John XXIII's revolutionary teachings on Jews, but issues remain between the two faith communities

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]]> Pope salutes ‘special spiritual bond’ with Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-salutes-special-spiritual-bond-with-jews/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:59:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=425416 Francis I makes remarks during interfaith meeting attended by several Jewish leaders

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]]> Pope Francis urges protection of nature, weak https://www.timesofisrael.com/st-peters-square-fills-to-welcome-pope-francis-i/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:59:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=420880 St. Peter’s square in Vatican City fills for new pontiff installation Mass

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]]> Vatican slams breakaway group for anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-slams-breakaway-group-for-anti-semitism/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:13:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=345248 Cardinal calls Jew hatred 'non-Christian,' questions validity of Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X

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]]> Vatican rejects sect leader’s calling Jews ‘enemies of the church’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-rejects-sect-leaders-calling-jews-enemies-of-the-church/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:38:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=338520 Such a description is 'impossible,' says representative of Pope Benedict XVI

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]]> Head of radical Catholic sect calls Jews ‘enemies’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/head-of-radical-catholic-sect-calls-jews-enemies/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:53:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=335830 Vatican has not responded publicly to remarks by Society of St. Pius X leader

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