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Rabbi Michael Melchior speaks at the Global Forum for Combatting Anti-Semitism in Jerusalem, March 21, 2018. (Envision Experiential Marketing, Ron Shelef)
March 22, 2018, 8:37 pm
How change became possible in a hotbed of intolerance, Malmö, Sweden
At Global Forum for Combatting Anti-Semitism, Rabbi Michael Melchior says interfaith cooperation necessary to combat doctrinal anti-Semitism — and make a better world
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Pope Francis waves to the faithful as he arrives for his weekly general audience at St Peter's square on August 30, 2017 in Vatican. (AFP PHOTO / ANDREAS SOLARO)
August 31, 2017, 10:53 pm
Rabbis seek pope’s cooperation in fighting Islamic extremism
Despite deep differences between the two faiths, Orthodox Jews leaders and pontiff seek to deepen dialogue and partnership
By JTA
Pope Francis salutes members of the Christian Workers' Movement during an audience on January 16, 2016 in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican. (AFP Photo/Vincenzo Pinto)
January 16, 2016, 5:10 pm
While welcoming pope’s gestures, some Jews question Israel stance
Vatican’s recognition of Palestinian state has raised ire in Jerusalem, though top rabbi insists pontiff is greatly supportive of Jewish state
By Nicole Winfield
Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs (Meshulam/Wikipedia)
January 8, 2016, 6:35 pm
Dutch chief rabbi: Rabbinical pro-Christian statement ‘goes too far’
Binyomin Jacobs says document signed by 50 Orthodox rabbis ‘lumps the two religions into a single meatloaf religion’
By JTA
President Reuven Rivlin sits with Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal and Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III at his residence in Jerusalem in honor of the upcoming New Year, on December 28, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
December 29, 2015, 1:02 am
Rivlin hosts Christian leaders ahead of New Year
Presidential reception urges tolerance, marks 50 years since ‘Nostra Aetate’ revolution in Catholic-Jewish relations
By Keren Preiskel
Jewish and Orthodox Christian clerics and scholars posing with the Israeli ambassador to Greece, Irit Ben-Abba, at an interfaith dialogue commemorating 25 years of formal relations between Israel and Greece. (Embassy of Israel in Athens/via JTA)
November 17, 2015, 9:53 pm
After 43 years, Jewish dialogue with Orthodox Christians still fragile
A rare interfaith conference in Athens last month highlights the uncertainty in relations between the two ancient peoples
By Gavin Rabinowitz
Pope Francis before meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro in Vatican City, Vatican on May 10, 2015. (Franco Origlia/Getty Images/via JTA)
September 22, 2015, 4:14 pm
The Jewy side of the pope’s trip to the US
The pontiff will spend yontif in the States, from Yom Kippur until erev Sukkot. Here’s where you can see and be seen together
By Gabe Friedman
Illustrative photo of Pope Francis talking to a group of youths, in Turin, Italy, on June 21, 2015. (AP/Luca Bruno)
July 3, 2015, 3:47 am
Pope emphasizes Jewish-Christian commonalities in audience
In conference to mark 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, pontiff stresses faiths’ shared roots and foundations
By JTA
Pope Francis at the Vatican, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. (photo credit: AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, Pool)
April 20, 2015, 3:26 pm
Europe rabbis discuss anti-Semitism in meeting with pope
Gathering comes exactly 50 years after declaration on Catholic Church’s relations with non-Christian religions
By JTA
Pope Paul VI, circa 1963 (Wikimedia Commons, public domain)
May 11, 2014, 7:07 pm
Pope Paul VI, first pontiff to visit Israel, to be beatified
Catholic leader came to the Holy Land in 1964, before the Vatican recognized the Jewish state
By JTA
Ambassador Zion Evrony, President Shimon Peres and Pope Francis (photo credit: Courtesy)
December 30, 2013, 11:44 am
The menorah and the cross
Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See reflects on the 20th anniversary of relations between Israel and the Vatican
By Zion Evrony
Pope Francis at the Vatican (photo credit: AP/Alessandra Tarantino)
October 18, 2013, 3:23 am
Protect Christians and Jews, says major Catholic-Jewish conference
Statement decries European bans on circumcision, animal slaughter, calls for further education on Catholic efforts against anti-Semitism
By Lazar Berman
Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (photo credit: AP/Gregorio Borgia)
June 24, 2013, 7:31 pm
Anti-Semites are not true Christians, pope says
Rabbi meets Francis I, calls pontiff ‘a very good friend of the Jewish people’
March 21, 2013, 9:59 am
Pope salutes ‘special spiritual bond’ with Jews
Francis I makes remarks during interfaith meeting attended by several Jewish leaders
Illustrative photo of the Vatican (photo credit: AP/Pier Paolo Cito)
January 16, 2013, 10:13 pm
Vatican slams breakaway group for anti-Semitism
Cardinal calls Jew hatred ‘non-Christian,’ questions validity of Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X
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