Articles
Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue as a Mission
Read moreDon Giuliano Savina, named nearly one year ago by the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) as Director of its National Office for Ecumenism…
Combatting hate crimes with a Jewish humanistic response
Read moreLast week, I visited an injured Israeli Muslim bus driver in the town of Abu Gosh, just west of Jerusalem. Abu Gosh is a friendly Israeli…
Christianity and Judaism: a heightened friendship challenged by the return of anti-Semitism and ignorance
Read moreIn recent months, a series of events in Rome highlighted the excellent state of Jewish-Christian relations today, leading many…
Jesus and The Pharisees: an International Interreligious Conference
Read moreThe Pontifical Biblical Institute, Cardinal Bea Center, Gregorian University Foundation, American Jewish Committee and Italian Bishops…
Approaching Passover and Easter: The Past and Future of Jewish-Christian Relations
Read moreAs we approach the holidays of Passover and Easter, we are mindful that this used to be a time of great tension historically between…
“The Roots of Jews and Christians are the Same, Our Future lies in recognizing this”
Read moreA personal interview with Dr. Etienne Vetö, the priest who directs the Cardinal Bea Centre for Judaic Studies.
Opening the Vatican Archives: Will It Matter?
Read moreThere will be no dramatic revelations about the Pope's Holocaust record -- and it's time for Jews to abandon that quest.
Behind the Scenes: Vatican Meetings on the Theology of Jewish-Christian Relations
Read moreIt has often been noted by those engaged in the Catholic-Jewish dialogue that the most precious outcome of the conciliation process begun…
Challenges Facing Jews and Muslims in America and Israel
Read moreI recently conducted a public dialogue with my friend and colleague Professor Mehnaz Afridi, an American Muslim woman of Pakistani origin,…
What my friendship with Pope Francis taught me about interfaith dialogue
Read moreThis February, I will be a participant with my friend Pope Francis at a “Global Conference on Human Fraternity” hosted by the United Arab…