ROME (AP) – In a synagogue visit haunted by history, Pope Benedict XVI and Jewish leaders sparred Sunday over the record of the World War II-era pope during the Holocaust and agreed on the need to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations. Both sides said the visit to the seat of the oldest Jewish community in the diaspora was an occasion to overcome what Benedict called ‘every misconception and prejudice.’ — Contact the Daily Reveille at [email protected]
Pope, Jewish leaders disagree about Pius’ actions during Holocaust
January 19, 2010
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