Pope denounces 'antisemitic violence' of Sydney attack as he thanks Christmas donors

Pope Leo XIV on Monday denounced the “antisemitic violence” behind the Sydney Hanukkah massacre as he prayed for the victims and the “gift of peace and fraternity” this holiday season. Leo also issued a strong anti-abortion message during an audience with the donors of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations, which he said were a sign of “faith and hope.” “Enough of these forms of antisemitic violence!” he said.