August 31, 2026 — Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been expanding its engagement with Catholic organizations in the United States, including the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism. The effort reflects a recognition that combating antisemitism requires sustained relationships across Christian traditions.
In an interview with EWTN News, Israeli officials described the coalition as an important resource for outreach to American Catholics. The organization affirms the right of the Jewish people to live safely in their ancestral homeland and recognizes modern Israel’s importance to that security.
Jewish-Catholic relations have undergone significant change over the past several decades. That progress should not be taken for granted. It depends on education about the history of Christian anti-Judaism, direct engagement with Jewish communities and a willingness to challenge antisemitism when it appears in contemporary political or religious language.
Christian support for Israel is most constructive when it is informed, principled and relational. It can affirm Israel’s legitimacy and security while preserving space for honest discussion and concern for all people in the region.
Coalitions that bring faith communities together can turn shared convictions into practical education, advocacy and solidarity.
Source: EWTN News, August 31, 2026.