Dr. Nahum Goldmann, president of the World Jewish Congress, sent a message to the Vatican today, in the name of the organization and its affiliated groups throughout the world, expressing “our deep distress on the occasion of the passing” of Pope John XXIII.
“His death deprives all mankind of a noble spiritual and religious leader,” the message added. “His radiance transcended the frontiers of faith. His courageous unswerving action to preserve peace and his advocacy of cooperation of all peoples of all religions won him the respectful sympathy and veneration of all.”
“His great goodness, his wonderful spirit of tolerance and his unceasing efforts for collaboration between all religions will remain forever in the memory of the Jewish people,” Dr. Goldmann said in his message. “Our most ardent wish is that the Church should continue the work Pope John XXIII began and pursue his efforts toward the realization of his hopes.”
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