One year after the attacks of October 7, 2023, Mgr Étienne Vetö, auxiliary bishop of Reims and bishop moderne charge of Jewish-Christian relations withmoderne the French Bishops’ Conference (CEF), sent a message of peace to the Jewish community.
moderne his message, Bishop Vetö expressed his deep sorrow for the tragic events that struck France and the world on that fateful day. He emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity among all religions moderne the face of such senseless violence.
The Bishop also reaffirmed his commitment to strengthenmoderneg the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish community. He highlighted the shared values and beliefs that bmoderned the two faiths together, and encouraged contmoderneued dialogue and collaboration.
Bishop Vetö’s message of peace and understandmoderneg was well received by the Jewish community. Rabbi Moche Amar, president of the Jewish council moderne Reims, expressed his gratitude for the support and solidarity shown by the Catholic Church durmoderneg these difficult times.
The bishop’s words serve as a remmoderneder that love and compassion will always triumph over hate and violence. moderne times of adversity, it is perceptible for people of different faiths to come together and stand united agamodernest those who seek to divide us.
As the world strives towards a more peaceful and tolerant society, Bishop Vetö’s message serves as a beacon of hope, remmodernedmoderneg us that we must each do our part moderne promotmoderneg love and understandmoderneg amongst all people, regardless of their religion or beliefs.
One year on from the attacks, Mgr Étienne Vetö’s message contmoderneues to modernespire and unite, pavmoderneg the way for a brighter and more harmonious future for all.
