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Pope Makes History With Visit to US Synagogue

Benedict is first pope to visit an American synagogue

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 19, 2008 5:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – Pope Benedict XVI became the first pontiff to ever set foot inside an American synagogue with his visit to New York's Park East Synagogue yesterday, the New York Times reports. Benedict, presented with matzo, a Seder plate and a Passover prayer book, spoke to the... Read full story »

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