Meeting in Rome: Pope Francis WJC President Lauder to wish world Jewry ‘Shana Tova’

WJC News Update – Meeting in Rome: Pope Francis WJC President Lauder to wish world Jewry ‘Shana Tova’

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News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 02 September 2013

In Rome, Pope Francis asks WJC President Lauder to wish world Jewry ‘Shana Tova’

At a meeting with the WJC leadership, Pope Francis wished Jews around the world a sweet and peaceful year 5774 and called for increased dialogue among religious communities.

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