Catholic and Jewish leaders from the Boston area are attempting to bridge the gaps between their religions through a pilgrimage. Boston’s Cardinal Law and Rabbi Samuel Chiel of Newton, Mass., are leading 70 Catholics and Jews on a trip to Jerusalem and Rome. “May the peace we find in Jerusalem be something that we can share,” Law said.
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