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Since the spiritual patrimony common to Christians and Jews is so great, this sacred synod wants to foster and recommend that mutual understanding and respect which is the fruit, above all, of biblical and theological studies as well as of fraternal dialogues." (Nostra Aetate, §4)
The Church, therefore, repudiates all persecutions against any man. Moreover, mindful of the patrimony she shares with the Jews and moved not by political reasons but by the Gospel’s spiritual love, she deplores all hatreds, persecutions, displays of antisemitism directed against Jews at any time and by anyone." (Nostra Aetate, §4)
"The discrimination which is so widespread in the world today, based on race, origin, color, culture, sex, and religion, is a grave injustice and must be eradicated." Redemptor Hominis, 1979
"There are some who consider themselves less human when they are deprived of the possibility of freely exercising their responsibility, and there are others who think they are more human when they impose their will on others." Populorum Progressio, 1967
"Whoever exalts race, or the people, or the state, or a particular form of state, or the depositories of power... divinizes them to an idolatrous level, distorts and perverts an order of the world planned and created by God." Mit Brennender Sorge, 1937
There is no place in Christianity for recourse to racism. Nations must work together for a future founded not on race or blood, but on mutual respect and the recognition of human dignity.” Pope Pius XII, 1946
Racism is one of the most serious threats to human dignity. It contradicts the Gospel and must be eradicated from our hearts and from our societies.” Evangelii Nuntiandi, 1975
Racism is a sin that constitutes a serious offense against God. Every form of racism leads to the destruction of society and contradicts the very essence of human brotherhood.” JPII, 1989
