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Published on 3 November 2007

CRIF congratulates Archbishop André Vingt-Trois

"We are delighted with this nomination, which shows Pope Benedict XVI's desire both to honour the Archbishopric of Paris and mark its trust in André Vingt-Trois", he continued.


He also emphasised Mgr Vingt-Trois's role in the rapprochement between Jews and Roman Catholics.

He also emphasised Mgr Vingt-Trois's role in the rapprochement between Jews and Roman Catholics.


Mr. Musicant recalled that shortly after his nomination to the Paris Archdiocese on May 2, 2005, Mgr Vingt-Trois had made "an important symbolic gesture" by coming to the Shoah Memorial. At the time, he stated his desire "to continue the rapprochement and dialogue between people of faith and good will".