The Second Vatican Council document Nostra Aetate established new relations with non-Christian religions

The document Nostra Aetate, issued by Pope Paul VI on October 28, 1965, established a new foundation for how the Catholic Church views non-Christian religions. The document was created during the Second Vatican Council to clarify the Church's position toward other faiths in an increasingly interconnected world.

The text states that the Church does not reject what is true and holy in other religions and calls for respect for their spiritual and moral values. It encourages dialogue and cooperation while maintaining Christian faith and witness.

Regarding Muslims, the document notes their belief in one God, their reverence for Jesus as a prophet, and their veneration of Mary, the Virgin Mother. It also recognizes their practices of prayer, almsgiving, and fasting, urging Muslims and Christians to work together for justice, peace, freedom, and the common good.

Concerning the Jewish people, the document highlights shared spiritual roots and connections with Christians. It rejects the idea that Jews are collectively responsible for the passion of Christ or that they are rejected or cursed by God, calling for the rejection of hatred, persecution, and antisemitism.