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Was Pope John Paul II Good for the Jews?
When Pope John Paul II was canonized, many recalled his warm relationship with the Jews. But a new book reveals that Saint John Paul the Great’s legacy was not perfect.
Two Popes Who Changed the World for Jews
Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be declared Catholic saints on April 27. Ruth Gruber explains it’s fitting the move comes on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Newly Sainted Popes John XXIII and John Paul II 'Heroes' to Jews
The late Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be made saints on Sunday, did so much to end two millennia of Catholic anti-Semitism that a Jewish human rights group calls them “heroes to the Jewish people”.
Popes Who Fostered Ties With Jews Win Sainthood
Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, who played key roles in fostering Catholic-Jewish relations, will be canonized as saints.
Pope John Paul II's Divided Loyalties to Jews
As Pope John Paul II approaches sainthood, it’s time to take a second look at his legacy. Was the beloved pontiff’s record on relations with Jews as perfect as it is often portrayed?
Pope John Paul II and John XXII Will Both Be Declared Saints
Pope John Paul II, the globe-trotting pontiff who led the Catholic Church for nearly 27 years, and Pope John XXIII, who called the reforming Second Vatican Council, will be declared saints, the Vatican said on Friday.
For Pope-to-Be, Choice of Name Means Plenty
The new pope who emerges from the secretive conclave in Rome will send Roman Catholics — and Jews — a potent message without saying a word. It’s all in the name.
The Next Pope Could Be Progressive and Transform Relations With Jews
The cardinals who will pick Pope Benedict’s successor are mostly arch-conservatives. But don’t be surprised if the next pope is a progressive who transforms relations with Jews.