Chief rabbi to pope: Establish interfaith anti-violence confab

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By JEREMY SHARON
05/27/2014 02:27

Rabbi David Lau says condemnation of anti-Semitism and hate crimes in words alone is insufficient. Pope Francis


Pope Francis shakes hands with Chief Rabbi David Lau (L) during a meeting in Jerusalem May 26, 2014 Photo: REUTERS

Chief Rabbi David Lau called on Pope Francis to establish an interfaith conference of global religious leaders in order to combat the phenomenon of violence in the name of religion, in his meeting with the pontiff on Monday morning at the Heichal Shlomo center in Jerusalem.

Speaking before the pope, Lau spoke out strongly against continued anti-Semitism, and violence in the name of religion in particular, alluding to Saturday’s attack at the Jewish Museum of Brussels in which four people were killed including two Israelis.

“I see you, Pope Francis, as a partner to protest against these crimes, and to educate people in tolerance and love,” said Lau. “Be a partner with us and establish an interfaith conference to advance this crucial message.”

Earlier, when he visited the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount, the pope had indeed called for a rejection of violence, saying: “May no one abuse the name of God through violence.”

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