Pope Francis Prays at Rome's Great Synagogue

Pope Francis prayed at Rome's Great Synagogue Sunday, making his first visit as pontiff to a Jewish house of worship and condemning all violence carried out in the name of religion. "Conflicts, wars, violence, and injustices open deep wounds in humanity that call on us to strengthen our commitment to peace and justice," Francis said. "Neither violence nor death will ever have the last word before God because he is love and life." Francis also paid an emotional...

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