"Pope Francis Stands Against Rising Antisemitism and Affirms Special Relationship with Jews"

Pope Francis reaffirms Christians' special relationship with Jews amid rising antisemitism and the Gaza war, expressing concern about the violence in the Holy Land and emphasizing the need for collaboration to eradicate attacks against Jews worldwide. The letter to Israeli Jews served as a reconciliation effort following criticism of his initial response to the Gaza war, with the pontiff expressing closeness and affection while calling for peace and cooperation between Jews and Catholics in seeking ways to repair a divided world.