Ed Koch: The Special Bond Between Catholics and Jews


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Recently, I ran across this op-ed penned by former NYC Mayor, Ed Koch. Like many Jews and Catholics, he may be non-practicing, but still holds his faith and his identity within that tradition near and dear. It seemed worth sharing:

I have always believed that there is a special bond between Jews and Catholics, and have made it a personal and professional priority to strengthen that bond. In the modern era, the relationship between Jews and Catholics became solidified with Vatican II under Pope John XXIII.

More recently, the bond was further strengthened during the reign of Pope John Paul II who made clear his love and respect for the Jewish people by referring to us as the "elder brothers." Pope John Paul II extended Vatican diplomatic recognition to Israel, rejecting the threats of those who he called "Koranic" opponents. His closeness to the Jewish people was demonstrated by his recognition that the special bond that existed between God and the children of Israel is an enduring one.


You can read more of Koch's op-ed by clicking here.

3 Response to "Ed Koch: The Special Bond Between Catholics and Jews"

  1. Britton 12/6/08 14:54
    how did you find my blog?! What did you think?
  2. Earl Capps 12/6/08 16:29
    It's easy to find things when you're a psycho stalker, didn't you know?
  3. moye 13/6/08 13:35
    ED is a great person.

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