Pope Francis has ‘jumped Church forward’ in Jewish-Catholic relations, say experts

Pope Francis has ‘jumped Church forward’ in Jewish-Catholic relations, say experts Rabbi Abraham Skorka of Buenos Aires and Pope Francis embrace after visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem in 2014. Photo: CNS

Over the past 10 years, Pope Francis has moved Jewish-Catholic relations forward in profound ways, interfaith experts have said – with much of the credit going to the Pope’s long-standing friendships with Jewish leaders such as Rabbi Abraham Skorka. “When Pope Francis reflects on any Jewish matter, along with his knowledge, undoubtedly the affections forged…

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