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Meeting Jewish leaders, Pope Leo acknowledges challenges, reaffirms dialogue
Meeting Jewish leaders, Pope Leo acknowledges challenges, reaffirms dialogue‘Because of the Jewish roots of Christianity, all Christians have a special relationship with Judaism,’ the pope says, addressing religious leaders at the VaticanRossella Tercatin is The Times of Israel’s archaeology and religions reporter. Read more » »
Herzog, Jewish leaders at pope’s inauguration, hoping to mend rift over Gaza war
Herzog, Jewish leaders at pope’s inauguration, hoping to mend rift over Gaza warJewish delegation to meet Leo on Monday, hoping for a different path after relations deteriorated as Francis became harshly critical of Israeli actions in GazaPresident Read more » »
‘Appalled’: US, Israel, Jewish groups slam UN official for past antisemitic rhetoric
Officials from Israel and the US on Wednesday decried antisemitic comments by a UN Palestinian rights investigator, with some questioning whether she should remain in her position. Read more » »
US Jewish groups sound alarm over rise of Ben Gvir, though many steer clear
Several US Jewish groups expressed distress over the results of Israel’s election Wednesday, which appeared to show major gains for far-right parties, including extremist MK Itamar Ben Gvir. Read more » »
