Cardinal Dolan’s articulate sentiments are greatly appreciated. However, they must first be addressed to the Catholic Church itself, given that antisemitism was institutionalized in its liturgy and theology for 2,000 years. Where is the acknowledgment of the Church’s complicity in the Holocaust and antisemitism? Where is the call to reconsider Pius XII’s sainthood, given his well-documented silence during the Holocaust?
Apologists claim Pius XII "worked discreetly" to save Jewish lives yet where is the evidence? How many SS officers faced excommunication from the Church, either during or after the war? The answer: None.
Why is Pius XII’s record shrouded in secrecy, buried under debate, nuance, and locked Vatican archives? In 2014, Pope Francis declared his intention to open those archives. That was eleven years ago. Some intention. Why are they still secret? What is the Church hiding? How much Jewish property was stolen under its watch? How many figures in its ranks does it continue to shield from historical scrutiny?
Cardinal Dolan stated: "For any Jewish people who might be reading this, please know: The Catholic Church stands with you in the struggle against antisemitism." A noble sentiment, but how does that square with Pope Francis’ recent call (November 2024) for an international investigation into whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide?
Does it not offend one’s sensibilities that the Pope has never made a similar statement about Bashar al-Assad, who is responsible for killing over 600,000 Syrians? The selective moral outrage is telling.
Pope Francis condemns antisemitism in theory, yet in practice, he targets Israel, the world’s only Jewish state for investigation over its right to defend itself. This is the essence of antisemitism: blaming Jews not just for existing, but for fighting back against barbarians who seek their destruction. As Dara Horn so presciently titled her book, "People Love Dead Jews", except, it seems, when they refuse to be victims.
Thank you Cardinal Dolan. This is the most beautiful, humanistic, truthful and supportive article I’ve read since 10/7. As a Jewish American whose parents are first generation New Yorkers, born & raised in Brooklyn, I’ve been horrified by the heinous antisemitism & violence against Jews on the streets & campuses of NY. It’s unfathomable this is allowed in NYC, home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel. I hope & pray your beautiful writing reaches those who need it most. I’m grateful.
“…Christianity is a stem that grows off the good olive tree that is the Jewish faith…”
Cardinal Dolan’s humble metaphor which decentralizes Christianity.
As a someone who, as a child, often felt religion was about difference and sorting, and correct or incorrect belief systems, I am hopeful that my children see my Presbyterian congregation in partnership with synagogues and churches that come together to denounce racism and antisemitism.
Father Dolan, I am deeply appreciative of your clear words and the sentiment behind them. Your deep understanding of the current state of affairs and the rampant anti-semitism that has taken over our city, our nation and the world is reassuring. As a New Yorker, an American and a citizen of the world, thank you for your support. You are a treasure and a voice of reason and your voice is important!
This question is not in support of "bigotry" (God forbid) or antisemitism. I fully and without reservation support Israel's right to exist as a country.
I ask out of biblical curiousity. "...the Biblical obligation to denounce bigotry." Where in the Bible are believers in Jesus told to "denounce" bigotry?
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” (James 3:17)
Beautifully said, thank you Archbishop Dolan.
Cardinal Dolan’s articulate sentiments are greatly appreciated. However, they must first be addressed to the Catholic Church itself, given that antisemitism was institutionalized in its liturgy and theology for 2,000 years. Where is the acknowledgment of the Church’s complicity in the Holocaust and antisemitism? Where is the call to reconsider Pius XII’s sainthood, given his well-documented silence during the Holocaust?
Apologists claim Pius XII "worked discreetly" to save Jewish lives yet where is the evidence? How many SS officers faced excommunication from the Church, either during or after the war? The answer: None.
Why is Pius XII’s record shrouded in secrecy, buried under debate, nuance, and locked Vatican archives? In 2014, Pope Francis declared his intention to open those archives. That was eleven years ago. Some intention. Why are they still secret? What is the Church hiding? How much Jewish property was stolen under its watch? How many figures in its ranks does it continue to shield from historical scrutiny?
Cardinal Dolan stated: "For any Jewish people who might be reading this, please know: The Catholic Church stands with you in the struggle against antisemitism." A noble sentiment, but how does that square with Pope Francis’ recent call (November 2024) for an international investigation into whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide?
Does it not offend one’s sensibilities that the Pope has never made a similar statement about Bashar al-Assad, who is responsible for killing over 600,000 Syrians? The selective moral outrage is telling.
Pope Francis condemns antisemitism in theory, yet in practice, he targets Israel, the world’s only Jewish state for investigation over its right to defend itself. This is the essence of antisemitism: blaming Jews not just for existing, but for fighting back against barbarians who seek their destruction. As Dara Horn so presciently titled her book, "People Love Dead Jews", except, it seems, when they refuse to be victims.
Thank you.
If I had a vote, and as a Jew I don't, Cardinal Dolan would be my choice for the next Pope. He always makes me feel good when he speaks.
Thank you Cardinal Dolan. This is the most beautiful, humanistic, truthful and supportive article I’ve read since 10/7. As a Jewish American whose parents are first generation New Yorkers, born & raised in Brooklyn, I’ve been horrified by the heinous antisemitism & violence against Jews on the streets & campuses of NY. It’s unfathomable this is allowed in NYC, home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel. I hope & pray your beautiful writing reaches those who need it most. I’m grateful.
Thank you Archbishop. You are a blessing.
It's much simpler than this: Jesus was a Christian. He loved everybody, equally and unequivocally.
Case closed.
"‘Why don’t we all walk together?’ ” God Bless this mother for providing a beautiful example to her children about loving your neighbor.
“…Christianity is a stem that grows off the good olive tree that is the Jewish faith…”
Cardinal Dolan’s humble metaphor which decentralizes Christianity.
As a someone who, as a child, often felt religion was about difference and sorting, and correct or incorrect belief systems, I am hopeful that my children see my Presbyterian congregation in partnership with synagogues and churches that come together to denounce racism and antisemitism.
If antisemitism is from satan then where is movement, one of whose main pillars is intense Jew hatred, from?
He should talk to the Pope first.....
Why, did the Pope say something uncharitable about Jews?
The trouble is that much of the antisemitism is coming from people who claim to love Jews, but hate Zionists.
Jews are Zionists, of course. We know what they’re saying..
As a Catholic this is awesome. Thank you, Father Dolan.
Father Dolan, I am deeply appreciative of your clear words and the sentiment behind them. Your deep understanding of the current state of affairs and the rampant anti-semitism that has taken over our city, our nation and the world is reassuring. As a New Yorker, an American and a citizen of the world, thank you for your support. You are a treasure and a voice of reason and your voice is important!
Thank you Cardinal Dolan
This question is not in support of "bigotry" (God forbid) or antisemitism. I fully and without reservation support Israel's right to exist as a country.
I ask out of biblical curiousity. "...the Biblical obligation to denounce bigotry." Where in the Bible are believers in Jesus told to "denounce" bigotry?
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” (James 3:17)
All well and good until the rainbow flag wavers turn that around and say "You're all bigots"
🤷♀️ you have to stand for your principles, no?