This section presents the official teachings of the Catholic Church concerning Judaism and the Jewish people since Nostra Aetate (1965). These texts offer authoritative guidance on the Church’s understanding of Israel, the covenant, and the ongoing relationship between Jews and Christians. Together they provide a solid foundation for study, dialogue, and faithful engagement with the Church’s magisterial vision. See also the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity's page on Religious Relations with the Jews.
Nostra Aetate §4 marks the Church’s decisive turn toward a renewed relationship with the Jewish people. It affirms the enduring spiritual bond between the Church and Israel, rejects the idea that Jews are collectively guilty of Christ’s death, and condemns all forms of antisemitism. It lays the theological foundation for dialogue, mutual respect, and the recognition that God’s covenant with the Jewish people remains a living reality.
