Pope Benedict XVI and Judaism

Pope Benedict XVI And Judaism

The relations between Pope Benedict XVI and Judaism have remained fairly good, although concerns have been raised by Jewish leaders over the political impact of Traditionalists in the Church during the papacy of Benedict.

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