In the digital age, the reach of a microphone can extend further than the acoustics of any cathedral. But for a public figure who professes a Catholic identity — often with a crucifix positioned prominently in her studio — Candace Owens has consistently used her platform to disseminate the ancient poison of antisemitism. She speaks of “tradition” while systematically trampling upon the very Gospel that tradition is built to protect.

The Church must be clear: one cannot hold the Eucharist in one hand while clutching a script of hatred in the other.

A voice from the dialogue

As an Orthodox Jew who has dedicated my life to the sacred calling of Jewish-Christian relations, I view this rhetoric not just as a political flashpoint, but as a profound spiritual tragedy. For decades, theologians and community leaders from both our faiths have labored to bridge the chasm of history, replacing the “teaching of contempt” with a “theology of brotherhood.”

This dialogue is a fragile and holy endeavor. To see a personality like Owens, who commands a massive platform, recklessly ignite the........

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