Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Pope Benedict XVI, who went from Hitler Youth to advancing Catholic-Jewish relations, dies at 95

This is a very positive obituary on the German Pope expressing some admiration for him! Almost a badge of honor!

"... Benedict’s predecessor, Pope John Paul II, is remembered as the first pope to visit a  synagogue and, upon his ascension to the papacy, Benedict continued that tradition, making a habit of visiting with local Jewish communities on several of his international trips. ..."

Pope Benedict XVI, who went from Hitler Youth to advancing Catholic-Jewish relations, dies at 95 - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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