Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, and even atheists.

The contrast with Leo’s predecessor is striking. Pope Francis collaborated closely with Argentine Jews during his years as a ...

Francis desired healing among religions, and an episode that stands out from his life was a visit to a Rome synagogue in 2016, writes Harold Kasimow.

Amid the tributes that flowed in after Pope Francis’ death, a note of reservation stood out: Many Jews in Israel and elsewhere had mixed feelings about the Argentine pontiff.