Pope Leo XIV condemns 'antisemitic violence' after massacre in Sydney: 'We must eliminate hatred'
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Category: PERSECUTION OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Summary:
Pope Leo XIV condemned the antisemitic violence after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that left at least 15 victims dead and dozens wounded. Speaking during an audience with donors of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations, the pope prayed for peace and called for the elimination of hatred. He also sent a telegram of condolence to the archbishop of Sydney, expressing hope that those tempted to violence would seek peace and solidarity. The attack involved a father and son who opened fire on the crowd, with one gunman killed by police and the other hospitalized.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Psalm 10:17-18
"O LORD, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble; Thou wilt strengthen their heart, Thou wilt incline Thine ear to vindicate the orphan and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may cause terror no more."
Commentary:
Acts of violence targeting Jewish communities abroad reveal both deep-rooted prejudice and the vulnerability that many feel in supposed places of safety. No one expects to face gunfire during a holiday celebration. Biblically, these events echo the patterns of hostility and persecution that have pursued God's people throughout history. Sorrow and outrage are very real. At the same time, Scripture points to God’s ultimate commitment to listen to the cries of the oppressed. This pattern of targeted terror is part of what Scripture points to as an end-time dynamic.
Prophetic Trend:
Targeted attacks against Jews abroad signify a growing global hostility that echoes historic biblical patterns of persecution.
Mysterion Prophetic Impact Rating: C - Measured What does this mean?
Source Excerpt:
Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned "antisemitic violence" in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, in which a father and son opened fire on a crowd attending a Hanukkah celebration.The pope prayed for the victims and the "gift of peace and fraternity" this holiday season as he spoke during an audience with the donors of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations."We pray for those who suffer from war and violence, in particular today I want to entrust to the Lord the victims of the terrorist attack in Sydney against the Jewish community," the pontiff said on Monday."Enough of these forms of antisemitic violence!" he continued. "We must eliminate hatred from our hearts."AUSTRALIA TERROR ATTACK: 16 DEAD, INCLUDING GUNMAN, AFTER FATHER-SON DUO OPENS FIRE ON JEWISH COMMUNITYLeo made similar prayers in an official telegram of condolence sent to the archbishop of Sydney, Most. Rev. Anthony Fisher.The pope prayed "with renewed hope that those tempted to violence will undergo conversion and seek the path of peace and solidarity," according to the telegram signed by the Vatican secretary of state.At least 15 victims were killed and dozens more were wounded in the massacre over the...
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Posted on 12-15-2025 16:47