Eulogizing pope, Jewish groups stress his response to Jew-hatred, hint at views on Gaza – EJP

World Jewish Congress spoke of „moments of difficulty, particularly in recent months,” while the American Jewish Committee noted „significant Jewish disappointments.” By JNS staff U.S. and world Jewish groups mourned the death, on Monday, of Pope Francis, 88, who was elected the first Roman Catholic pontiff from the western hemisphere in 2013.