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Vatican investigates Swiss Guard accused of making antisemitic remarks and a spitting gesture toward Jewish women during October 29 papal audience.

The alleged incident occurred during an event dedicated to Catholic-Jewish relations, where Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the church’s stance against antisemitism.

An Israeli theatre director present said the guard hissed “Les Juifs” in French, then made a contemptuous spitting gesture when confronted.

ROME — The Vatican said Monday it was investigating a possible antisemitic incident, in which a Swiss Guard allegedly made a spitting gesture toward two Jewish women.

The alleged incident occurred during a papal audience Oct. 29 at the entr

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