Anonymous ID: 22e146 Jan. 14, 2019, 3:14 p.m. No.4755872   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun

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"Pope Francis I is no stranger to us. In recent years he attended many inter-faith events co-organized by the WJC and our regional affiliate, the Latin American Jewish Congress. I personally met with him in Buenos Aires in June 2008. He always had an open ear for our concerns. By choosing such an experienced man, someone who is known for his open-mindedness, the cardinals have sent an important signal to the world.

 

"I am sure that Pope Francis will continue to be a man of dialogue, a man who is able to build bridges with other faiths."

 

The WJC president added: โ€œDuring the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI, Catholic-Jewish relations reached unprecedented levels. This was due to his determination to continue the work of his predecessor John Paul II.

 

"We are convinced that new pontiff will continue on this path, that he will speak out against all forms of anti-Semitism both within and without the Catholic Church, that he will take action against clerics who deny or belittle the Holocaust, and that he will strengthen the Vaticanโ€™s relationship with Israel. We hope that Pope Francis will soon be able to meet with us to discuss the challenges that lie ahead.โ€