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European rabbinical group expresses sorrow over death of Pope Francis
Rossella Tercatin is The Times of Israel's archaeology and religions reporter.
Pope Francis sits flanked by Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, right, during his visit to the Great Synagogue of Rome, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER), conveys his deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who died this morning a month after he was discharged from the hospital where he battled pneumonia.
According to a CER statement, Goldschmidt, who met with the pope several times, recalls “Francis’s unwavering dedication to promoting peace and goodwill worldwide.” The rabbi also praises the pope’s efforts to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations.
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