The Alliance Israelite Universelle today telegraphed a message of condolence on the death of Pope Pius XI to the Papal Nuncio to France, who is now in Rome. “We are deeply moved, and we associate ourselves with all of Christendom in mourning the passing of the Great Pope,” the message said. “We will never forget the courage with which he defended all persecuted peoples, regardless of race and religion.”
The Rev. A. Gudansky, spiritual head of the Dublin Jewish Community, sent condolences to Archbishop Byrne of Dublin. In Belfast, Rabbi J. Schachter sent condolences to Cardinal MacRory in the name of the North Irish Jewish communities. Memorial services were held in all synagogues of Lithuania. A message of condolence was telegraphed to the Vatican by the Rabbinical Association of Lithuania.
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