VIEW FROM THE VATICAN
Pope Leo XIV says dialogue with Jews ‘very close to my heart’
A day after his inauguration ceremony, the pope spoke positively of Nostra Aetate, an official declaration that instituted a less adversarial approach by the church to Judaism
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The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.
Catholic-Jewish dialogue is “very precious” and must continue, Pope Leo XIV said at an audience with leaders of other religions on Monday, according to Italian news wire ANSA.
“Because of the Jewish roots of Christianity, all Christians have...