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Vatican rejects Israeli criticism over Pope comments on Jewish law

Vatican Pope Francis Great Synagogue Jan 2016

Vatican City Reuters The Vatican has rejected criticism from senior Israeli rabbis over remarks by Pope Francis about Jewish books of sacred law, saying he was not questioning their continuing validity for Jews today. Last month Reuters reported that Rabbi Rasson Arousi, who is in charge of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate’s relations with the Vatican, […]

Pope responds to Israeli criticism over comments on Jewish law

Pope Francis Tel Aviv 2014

Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis has moved to allay Jewish concerns over comments he made about their books of sacred law, following a demand for clarification from Israel’s top rabbis, Vatican and Jewish community sources said on Monday. Last month Reuters reported exclusively that Rabbi Rasson Arousi, chair of the Commission of the Chief Rabbinate […]