[Claud]

The Inquisition was an ecclesiastical court. It had no jurisdiction over Jews.

[deadrock]

That didn't stop him torturing Jews to be sure they really did convert to Christianity so they could avoid being expelled from Spain.

"With energy and connections, it was inevitable that Torquemada should rise to power. After studying theology at the Dominican convent of San Pablo in Valladolid, he became prior of Santa Cruz convent in Segovia. He also became confessor to the royal court.

There he whispered in the ears of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella that many Jewish converts were secretly practicing Judaic rites while outwardly pretending to be Christians."

Well documented here and else where.

[metmom]

The Inquisition was an ecclesiastical court. It had no jurisdiction over Jews.

The Catholic church claims to have jurisdiction over everyone whether they like it or not.