US EditionPope denounces ‘antisemitic violence’ of Sydney attack as he thanks Christmas donors
Pope Leo XIV called for peace and an end to antisemitic violence after a terrorist attack killed at least 15 at Sydney's Hanukkah event, officials said.
- At least 16 people were killed in an act of antisemitic terrorism at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.
- Pope Leo XIV denounced the antisemitic violence behind the Sydney Hanukkah massacre as he prayed for the victims and peace.
- The Pope thanked donors of Christmas trees and ribbons representing lives saved from abortion by Catholic organizations.
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Pope condemns ‘antisemitic violence,’ ‘terrorist massacre’ in Sydney
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Condemning the attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney, Pope Leo XIV said, “Enough with these forms of antisemitic violence! We must eradicate hatred from our hearts.” The pope prayed for “the victims of the terrorist massacre carried out” Dec. 14 when at least 15 people were killed and dozens were injured after two gunmen opened fire on the Jewish celebration near Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. Pope Leo made his remarks …
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Pope denounces 'antisemitic violence' of Sydney attack as he thanks Christmas donors
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the antisemitic violence behind the Sydney Hanukkah massacre. On Monday, he prayed for the victims and called for peace and fraternity during the holiday season.
'Enough with antisemitic violence' says pope after Sydney mass shooting
Pope Leo XIV on Monday appealed for an end to antisemitic violence and called on the faithful to pray for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. (ANSA)
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CBCPNewsPope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Nov. 12, 2025. / Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Dec 15, 2025 / 07:48 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish... [...]
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