A delegation, representing the Jewish communities of Hungary, congratulated the Catholic Primate of Hungary on the occasion of his reading his thousandth mass.
An impressive scene took place when the Chief Rabbi raised his hands to bless the Primate in Hebrew. The archbishop and the assembled Catholic clergy bowed their heads. After the blessing, the Primate preached a sermon on the Unity of Mankind.
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