Church Reflects on 60 Years Since Nostra Aetate

Promulgated on 28 October 1965, the smallest of the Second Vatican Council’s documents urged deeper relationships and understanding of the multiple inter-religious beliefs of the whole human family.

Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI called it the Magna Carta of the Church’s new attitude and approach to other religions.

Pope Francis also took major steps to promote interfaith relations and Pope Leo XIV has indicated his desire to pursue dialogue and build bridges.

The Bishops Commission for Christian Unity and Inter-religious Dialogue has published a booklet of reflections on Nostra Aetate to mark its 60th anniversary.

“We hope that Nostra Aetate will continue to inspire and to guide Catholics in forging relationships of mutual respect and collaboration with believers from other religions,” commission chair Archbishop Amel Nona said.

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