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Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man
On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more
Vatican, Jewish museum launch first joint-exhibit on the Menorah
The Vatican and the Jewish community in Rome are marking a new step in relations between the two religions by... Read more
Concert marks one year after Pope's historic synagogue visit
One year after Pope Francis visited the Great Synagogue in Rome, the Hebrew Choir of Rome “Ha-Kol,” and the Choir... Read more
'How good it is for brothers to be together' – a papal history in synagogues
On Sunday Pope Francis will become the third pontiff to cross the threshold of the Major Temple in Rome, the... Read more
In interfaith move, Pope Francis will visit Rome’s synagogue in January
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will soon become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to visit the Great Synagogue in... Read more
Pope makes impromptu stop at statue marking Jewish-Catholic unity
Pope Francis paid an unscheduled visit to St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia this afternoon to bless a statue celebrating improved... Read more
Pope Francis most open Pope to Jews in history, rabbi says
A Jewish Rabbi and historian has lauded Pope Francis’ visit to the tomb of an important Jewish personality, stating that... Read more
Pope Francis lauds fraternal dialogue with Muslims, Jews
Pope Francis spent a large part of the third day of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land meeting with Muslim... Read more
Ambassador: diversity of papal delegation speaks of dialogue
In comments made to CNA, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See noted that the presence of both a rabbi... Read more
Israeli parliament lauds John XXIII as example of unity
In an unprecedented session held earlier this week, members of the Israeli parliament praised St John XXIII for his efforts... Read more
Pope's trip to Holy Land a historic milestone, ambassador says
During a press briefing on Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Archbishop Chaput extends Passover greeting to Jewish community
Ahead of the Jewish observance of Passover, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has written to Philadelphia’s Jewish community to extend “the... Read more
Pope lauds fruitful dialogue between Jews, Catholics
In an encounter with the American Jewish Committee, Pope Francis highlighted the strong unity of Jews and Catholics, stating that... Read more
Christianity and anti-Semitism are incompatible, Pope says
Meeting with members of the Jewish community in Rome, Pope Francis reflected on the tragedies of the past and called... Read more
Fight against secularism unites Jews, Catholics, Pope says
Christians and Jews can work together to challenge the contemporary problems of secularism and disrespect for the human person, Pope... Read more
Rabbi calls friend's election to papacy good for dialogue
Rabbi Abraham Skorka believes that Pope Francis’ election offers a chance for Christian-Jewish relationships to grow, especially as the world... Read more
Pope sends Passover greeting, asks for prayers
In keeping with tradition, Pope Francis sent a message to the Jewish community in Rome, wishing them a good Passover... Read more
Congressional hearing highlights growing threat of anti-Semitism
Witnesses at a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., warned that a resurrected anti-Semitism is sweeping the globe and could lead... Read more
Yad Vashem honors Italian cardinal who rescued Jews
Israel’s official Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem has named the World War II-era Archbishop of Florence, Cardinal Elia Dalla Costa, as... Read more
Pope greets Rome's rabbi ahead of holy days
In celebration of three upcoming Jewish holy days, Pope Benedict XVI sent a message of prayer and friendship to Riccardo... Read more
