Pope Francis Stresses War's Futility Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day

Amid ongoing conflicts and rising antisemitism, the Pope's message resonates as Italy's Jewish community voices concern.

Pope Francis calls for the upcoming Holocaust Day of Remembrance to reaffirm that war can never be justified and only benefits weapons makers.
The Pope's comments come amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and a rise in antisemitism in Europe and around the world.
Italy's Jewish community has denounced a rise in antisemitic sentiment, following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in southern Israel and Israel's military response in Gaza.
Marathons around Italy that have traditionally marked past Holocaust Remembrance Days have been cancelled this year due to security concerns.
Pope Francis has been criticized by some Jewish leaders for his initial comments on the Oct. 7 attacks, in which he didn't identify Hamas by name and complained generally that 'we've gone beyond war … this is terrorism.'