Pope Leo calls for world free from persecution while honoring Holocaust victims

On Wednesday, Pope Leo called for a world free from antisemitism, prejudice, oppression, and persecution, linking his message to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on January 27th. Speaking at the Vatican, he commemorated the millions of Jews and others murdered during the Holocaust, urging vigilance to prevent future genocides and promote societies rooted in mutual respect. He asked for a world free from antisemitism and persecution against any human being. On January 27th, Pope Leo also spoke about rising tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for dialogue over violence, and reaffirmed the Catholic Church's commitment to rejecting antisemitism, as outlined in Nostra Aetate. He stressed the church's rejection of discrimination based on ethnicity, language, nationality, or religion.

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