Clash of symbols

First the rabbi in charge of Jerusalem’s Western Wall says that Pope Benedict XVI should not wear his cross when visits the site this May — even though Pope John Paul II wore one when he came in 2000. Then Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican says his foreign ministry has spoken to the rabbi, and […]

First the rabbi in charge of Jerusalem’s Western Wall says that Pope Benedict XVI should not wear his cross when visits the site this May — even though Pope John Paul II wore one when he came in 2000.

Then Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican says his foreign ministry has spoken to the rabbi, and the pope will be welcome to wear his cross.

And you thought American church-state relations were tricky?


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