WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Walter Kasper was honored last week by the American Jewish Committee for his "extraordinary" achievements in interreligious affairs.
The president of the Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews, as well as the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, was given the prestigious Isaiah Interreligious Award at the end of the committee's annual meeting, which was held Wednesday through Friday.
A committee communiqué reported Friday that the award was given in acknowledgement of the cardinal's "longstanding commitment to Jewish-Catholic dialogue and leadership in advancing understanding between the two faiths."
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