The Popes Against the Jews

In The Popes Against the Jews, historian David I. Kertzer uncovers previously inaccessible Vatican documents to explore the Catholic Church's significant role in fostering modern anti-Semitism leading up to the Holocaust. As part of its initiative to improve Catholic-Jewish relations, the Vatican has endorsed this comprehensive investigation, which reveals how decades of Church-sanctioned demonization of Jews contributed to their persecution. While addressing complex historical realities, the book maintains a balanced approach and strives for an understanding of the Church's actions without targeting Catholicism itself. This pivotal study delivers shocking revelations and invites serious reflection on the Church’s historical influence.