John Paul II opened new era, rabbi says
‘The former chief rabbi of Rome, Elio Toaff, believes that Pope John Paul II ushered in a new era in Jewish-Christian relations.
In a May 10 interview with Vatican Radio, Rabbi Toaff said that in the past, “great misunderstandings” marred relations between Christians and Jews. “But today, I can say, that is almost completely in the past.” He remarked that the historic visit by Pope John Paul to the Rome synagogue, on April 13, 1986, was in itself “an event that could overcome many misunderstandings.”‘
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