Pope Gregory I and Judaism

Pope Gregory I (c.540-604), also known as Gregory the Great , was influential in the formation of Catholic doctrine in relation to the Jews. He was responsible for a notable Papal Bull which spoke of a requirement for Christians to protect and defend the Jewish people, which became official doctrine. He publicly disapproved of the compulsory baptism of Jews, and insisted on their right to liberty of action, both in civil affairs and in their worship.

Pope Gregory I (c.540-604), also known as Gregory the Great , was influential in the formation of Catholic doctrine in relation to the Jews. He was responsible for a notable Papal Bull which spoke of a requirement for Christians to protect and defend the Jewish people, which became official doctrine. He publicly disapproved of the compulsory baptism of Jews, and insisted on their right to liberty of action, both in civil affairs and in their worship. In his sermons, he complained of the obduracy of the Jews and their stony hearts.

( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Pope Gregory I (c.540–604), also known as Gregory the Great , was influential in the formation of Catholic doctrine in relation to the Jews. He was responsible for a notable Papal Bull which spoke of a requirement that Christians not force Jews to convert to Christianity, which became official doctrine. He publicly disapproved of the compulsory baptism of Jews, and insisted on their right to liberty of action, both in civil affairs and in their worship. In his sermons, he complained of the obduracy of the Jews and their stony hearts.