Pope’s Stand on Antisemitism Raises Questions Amid Gaza Conflict and Vatican Diplomacy

In a world where global conflicts ripple far beyond their borders, Pope Leo XIV’s recent declarations against antisemitism come at a pivotal moment. As violence escalates in Gaza following Hamas attacks, antisemitic incidents have soared, particularly in Western nations like the United States, where protests sometimes morph into dangerous displays of hatred toward Jewish communities. Marking the 60th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate," a landmark Vatican document rejecting centuries-old Christian accusations against Jews and denouncing antisemitism outright, Pope Leo affirmed the Church's official stance. Yet his acknowledgment of “misunderstandings” and ongoing conflicts with Jewish leaders amid the current crisis invites us...