Cardinal Kasper on Jewish-Christian Conference

(12 Nov 09 - RV) The former soviet state of Belarus, where up to 90% of the Jewish population was wiped out during the II world war, was the setting this week for an international conference on Christian-Jewish dialogue.


The three day meeting brought together Orthodox, Catholic, Jewish and Muslim leaders, together with members of the diplomatic community to discuss religious values as the basis of mutual respect in society, especially in times of global economic crisis.


Heading the Vatican delegation was the President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Cardinal Walter Kasper. He spoke to us about the meeting...