Senior Research Fellow
April 23, 2025
Senior Research Fellow Rabbi Abraham Skorka honored the memory of his longtime friend, Pope Francis, in a heartfelt tribute published on April 22. He recalled moments such as their joint visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, underscoring Pope Francis' commitment to interfaith dialogue and unity, and concluded by reflecting on his legacy of compassion and dedication to bridging divides.
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Rabbi Dr. Abraham Skorka is a senior research fellow for Jewish studies and Jewish-Christian relations at Georgetown University, where he is also a senior research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and has taught courses for Center for Jewish Civilization. He previously was University Professor in the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, rector of the Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano, and rabbi of the Masorti Olami Community (Worldwide Conservative Movement) Benei Tikva in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He co-authored a book on interfaith dialogue with Pope Francis titled On Heaven and Earth that was published in Spanish in 2010 and in English in 2013.
