Catholic Fringe Disrupts Kristallnacht Ceremony

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina November 13, 2013 (AP)
By MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press

Ultra-traditionalist Catholics have openly challenged Pope Francis by disrupting one of his favorite events, a ceremony that he and Jewish leaders led in the Metropolitan Cathedral each year to promote religious harmony on the anniversary of the beginning of the Holocaust.

The annual ceremony brings together Catholics, Jews and Protestants to mark Kristallnacht, the Nazi-led mob violence in 1938 when about 1,000 Jewish synagogues were burned and thousands of Jews were forced into concentration camps, launching the genocide that killed 6 million Jews.

A small group disrupted Tuesday night's ceremony by shouting the rosary and the "Our Father" prayer, and spreading pamphlets saying "followers of false gods must be kept out of the sacred temple."

Buenos Aires Archbishop Mario Poli, named by Francis to replace him as Argentina's top church official, appealed for calm as others in the audience rose up to repudiate them, and the protesters were soon escorted out by police.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/catholic-fringe-disrupts-kristallnacht-ceremony-20874971

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[CBHagman]

1. What a revolting display.

It never fails to amaze me how often people are cruel and selfish in the name of their faith.

It sounds as though the congregation and the leaders handled this as best they could. More from the link:

"Let there be peace. Shalom," Poli then said, urging everyone to take their seats.

"Dear Jewish brothers, please feel at home, because that's the way Christians want it, despite these signs of intolerance," Poli said. "Your presence here doesn't desecrate a temple of God. We will continue in peace this encounter that Pope Francis always promoted, valued and appreciated so much."

[47of74]

2. Damn straight.

Benedict never should have kissed up to these people.

[TommyCelt]

3. Blessing in disguise...

With Papa Francis at the helm, perhaps these trads will formalize their break with the Church. Makes me sad, because the Tridentine Mass IS quite beautiful. It's a shame that its celebration has become such a wedge.