Cardinal Dolan Condemns Antisemitism As ‘Downright Opposed’ To Catholic Faith

New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivered a stern rebuke of antisemitism and of those who invoke the Catholic faith while spreading hate, saying such behavior is “downright opposed” to the Church’s core teachings.

In an interview with Will Rahn of The Free Press, Dolan said Christians have a moral obligation to forcefully reject antisemitism.

“Catholic teaching is based on two pillars,” Dolan said. “The dignity of the human person and the sacredness of human life. Those are the two. And to hate somebody because of race or religion is just downright opposed to that.”

Dolan, a historian by training, offered a candid reflection of the Church’s past, acknowledging that Catholics have not always lived up to these standards.

“There have been times in the past that we, as Catholics, have not risen to the defense of our Jewish neighbors,” Dolan acknowledged. “There’s actually times in the past where we’ve been part of antisemitism. And so I’m thinking we can’t let that happen again.”

The conversation turned to the rise of online figures who claim Catholicism while promoting antisemitic rhetoric, specifically citing figures like Nick Fuentes. When asked what his message is to those who “spew horrible antisemitic things” in the name of the faith, the Cardinal did not mince words.

Invoking the words of Jesus, Dolan remarked, “Not every person who says, ‘Lord, Lord,’ is going to get into heaven, but only the ones who do the will of my Father. You may say you’re a Catholic; if you’re not doing the will of your Heavenly Father, you ain’t.”

The Cardinal concluded by asserting that faith requires integrity and a commitment to the dignity of all people.

“The will of your Heavenly Father is that, darn it, we all get along and treat each other with dignity and respect,” Dolan said. “So if you’re spewing hatred against the Jews, if you’re spewing hatred against the unborn baby in the womb, this isn’t the will of your Heavenly Father. So you better look long and hard to see if you can, with integrity, claim to be a Catholic.”

New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan calls on Catholics to “vigorously oppose” antisemitism:

“If you are spewing hatred against the Jews … this isn’t the will of your Heavenly Father. So, you better look long and hard to see if you can, with integrity, claim to be a… pic.twitter.com/UESh3mWic7

— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) February 6, 2026