Catholic-Jewish Relations Face New Strains as Antisemitism Glossary Launches

The American Jewish Committee and U.S. bishops release a guide on antisemitism amid rising tensions over recent Vatican statements.

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and U.S. bishops unveiled a glossary of antisemitic terms with Catholic commentary to foster understanding and combat hate.
The glossary includes Catholic perspectives on phrases like 'Blood libel' and 'From the river to the sea,' emphasizing the Church's rejection of antisemitism and support for dialogue.
The launch comes after controversial remarks by Pope Francis, including labeling the Gaza conflict as having 'genocide characteristics,' which drew criticism from Jewish groups.
Jewish leaders acknowledged the pope's opposition to antisemitism but expressed concerns over his recent statements, calling for deeper Catholic-Jewish dialogue to address tensions.
The AJC plans to translate the glossary into multiple languages and hopes to use it as a model for collaboration with other faith groups.