Pope John Paul II said seeking reconciliation with Jews is “one of the most fundamental duties of Christians in Europe.” The pope made his comments in Austria in front of a group of dignitaries that included former Austrian President Kurt Waldheim, who is alleged to have been involved in war crimes while an officer in the German Army during World War II.
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