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Benedict: Holocaust Must Never Be Denied

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2009 12:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – Pope Benedict paid his respects at the Holocaust Memorial in Israel today, the BBC reports, declaring anti-Semitism “totally unacceptable” as he laid down his wreath. “May the names of these victims never perish,” he said. “May their suffering never be denied, belittled, or forgotten.” Before his speech, he shook hands with six Holocaust survivors, as Israeli leaders looked on.

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Pope Benedict XVI lays a wreath during a ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem today. (AP Photo)

Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with holocaust survivors during a ceremony at the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, Monday, May 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Luca Van Brantegem)

Pope Benedict XVI prays after rekindling the Eternal Flame at the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, Monday, May 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, pool)

Pope Benedict XVI lays a wreath during a ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem today. (AP Photo)

Pope Benedict XVI makes a speech at the Eternal Flame at the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem today. (AP Photo)

Pope Benedict XVI rekindles the Eternal Flame at the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem today. (AP Photo)

Pope Benedict XVI lays a wreath during a ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem today. (AP Photo)

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lindamae

May 12, 2009 6:24 AM CDT

We are Judeo Christians if we are Jews or any one of several of the Christian faiths. Anti Semitism comes from the concept that Judas betrayed Jesus. I always remind them that all actions came from a prophecy - pre-ordained. No one was to blame if you really believe. If not, then you learn to respect another's belief.

Robert_Dada

May 11, 2009 10:49 AM CDT

The article is about Catholics, not other groups complicit in Nazi atrocities. I will comment on other hypocrite faiths as they are posted on here.

justme

May 11, 2009 10:35 AM CDT

Amazing how any comment from a Catholic leader brings this level of blind rage.

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