(Brussels, May 8, 2025) – The European Jewish Congress warmly welcomes the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. We extend our heartfelt wishes for strength, wisdom, and compassion as he embarks on his mission as Supreme Pontiff.
In an era that calls for moral leadership and unity among communities, we look forward to continuing and deepening the Catholic-Jewish dialogue, grounded in the principles of the Nostra Aetate declaration of 1965, and rooted in mutual respect and shared values.
The EJC remains committed to working closely with the Holy See and the wider Catholic community to foster understanding, combat religious-based discrimination, and promote peace and human dignity throughout Europe and beyond.
