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The foundation of dialogue between Christians and Jews is theological " and not simply an expression of our desire for reciprocal respect and esteem" and common service for the poor and the helpless. This is why they can work together for a "more just and fraternal world" and it is important that both Catholic and Jewish formation centers pursue mutual understanding.
These were the words today of Pope Francis as he received a delegation of the American Jewish Committee, one of the largest and oldest American Jewish organizations, of which he emphasized the "qualified contribution to dialogue and brotherhood between Jews and Christians " , carried out in years . "Next year - he added, - we will commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of the Second Vatican Council Nostra Aetate, which today constitutes for the Church the sure point of reference for relations with our "elder brothers". From this document, our reflection on the spiritual patrimony which unites us and which is the foundation of our dialogue has developed with renewed vigour. This foundation is theological, and not simply an expression of our desire for reciprocal respect and esteem. Therefore, it is important that our dialogue be always profoundly marked by the awareness of our relationship with God.
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