European Jewish Congress sends condolences upon death of Pope Francis

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21 April 2025, 11:53 am

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Zev Stub is the Times of Israel's Diaspora Affairs correspondent.

Pope Francis, flanked by Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, right, during his first visit to a synagogue as pope on January 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

The European Jewish Congress sends condolences to Catholics in Europe and around the world upon the passing of Pope Francis.

“Pope Francis was a steadfast advocate for interfaith dialogue and mutual respect between religions,” the representative organization of European Jewry says in a statement. “His unwavering commitment to combating antisemitism and fostering a spirit of brotherhood between Christians and Jews will be remembered with gratitude and admiration.”

“We have fond and enduring memories of our audiences with the late Pope and his deep commitment to fostering dialogue with Jewish communities and fierce opposition to antisemitism,” adds EJC Vice-President Raya Kalenova.