The Catholic Register Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:13:10 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Could Dutch attacks happen here? /item/37379-could-dutch-attacks-happen-here /item/37379-could-dutch-attacks-happen-here

Amsterdam today, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver or Calgary tomorrow? 

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qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) Features Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:32:52 -0500
Dutch church leaders react with shock to antisemitic violence in Amsterdam /home/international/item/37351-dutch-church-leaders-react-with-shock-to-antisemitic-violence-in-amsterdam /home/international/item/37351-dutch-church-leaders-react-with-shock-to-antisemitic-violence-in-amsterdam

The Dutch bishops' conference and Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Parish reacted with horror to the violence against Israeli soccer supporters in the city Nov. 7.

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International Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:16:45 -0500
Quebec bishops condemn targeting of Jewish institutions /item/36129-quebec-bishops-condemn-targeting-of-jewish-institutions /item/36129-quebec-bishops-condemn-targeting-of-jewish-institutions

In a week that saw Montreal Jewish institutions targeted in multiple acts of violent intimidation, Quebec bishops have issued a message of solidarity with the Jewish community.

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afarrow@catholicregister.org (Anna Farrow) Canada Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:57:14 -0500
Who will finally take out the anti-Semitic garbage? /opinion/columnists/item/34983-who-will-finally-take-out-the-anti-semitic-garbage /opinion/columnists/item/34983-who-will-finally-take-out-the-anti-semitic-garbage

Throughout history anti-Semitism has consistently raised its ugly head. From murderous pogroms in Russia to the ultimate in hatred that played out in the Holocaust. Even in Canada when Jews were trying to find refuge in Canada in the 1930s the popular slogan was: None Is Too Many.

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clewis@catholicregister.org (Charles Lewis) Register Columnists Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:42:12 -0500
Windsor scholar studies rise in local anti-Semitism /item/32621-windsor-scholar-studies-rise-in-local-anti-semitism /item/32621-windsor-scholar-studies-rise-in-local-anti-semitism

Persistent prejudice is inspiring one Catholic scholar to respond with persistent and faithful research.

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mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) Canada Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:22:34 -0500
Pope Francis decries 'barbaric resurgence' of anti-Semitism /faith/item/31007-pope-francis-decries-barbaric-resurgence-of-anti-semitism /faith/item/31007-pope-francis-decries-barbaric-resurgence-of-anti-semitism

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis condemned the "barbaric resurgence" of anti-Semitism and criticized the selfish indifference that is creating the conditions for division, populism and hatred.

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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) Faith Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:57:03 -0500
Sisters of Sion ‘horrified’ by anti-Semitic attacks /item/30949-sisters-of-sion-horrified-by-anti-semitic-attacks /item/30949-sisters-of-sion-horrified-by-anti-semitic-attacks

A spike in attacks on Jews in North America and Europe has prompted the Sisters of Sion in Canada to speak out.

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mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) Canada Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:23:49 -0500
London cardinal condemns hate speech after anti-Semitic graffiti appears /home/international/item/30935-london-cardinal-condemns-hate-speech-after-anti-semitic-graffiti-appears /home/international/item/30935-london-cardinal-condemns-hate-speech-after-anti-semitic-graffiti-appears

MANCHESTER, England -- An English cardinal has condemned "all expressions of hatred" after anti-Semitic graffiti was daubed across shops, cafes and a synagogue in London.

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International Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:30:10 -0500
USCCB president condemns anti-Semitic violence /home/international/item/30934-usccb-president-condemns-anti-semitic-violence /home/international/item/30934-usccb-president-condemns-anti-semitic-violence

LOS ANGELES -- Decrying the acts of religious violence that have taken place during the Christmas season, the president of the U.S. bishops declared: "Violence in the name of God is blasphemy."

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cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) International Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:07:27 -0500
French bishops urge mobilization against increasing anti-Semitism /home/international/item/29032-french-bishops-urge-mobilization-against-increasing-anti-semitism /home/international/item/29032-french-bishops-urge-mobilization-against-increasing-anti-semitism PARIS – The French bishops' conference has condemned rising anti-Semitism in the country, as official data showed a massive increase of attacks, prompting new government measures.]]> cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) International Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:36:57 -0500