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Pope Francis, Rabbi Skorka Mark 10th Anniversary of 'On Heaven and Earth'

Earlier this month, Rabbi Abraham Skorka, now in his second year as a university professor at Saint Joseph's, reunited with his friend, Pope Francis, to remember the writing of their book On Heaven and Earth.

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In 2010, Rabbi Abraham Skorka, rector of the Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, published a book of dialogues between them offering Jewish and Catholic perspectives on important topics including God, religion and politics. The book, and the relationship between the two men, serve as an example for how interreligious dialogue can happen with love and respect.

Earlier this month, Rabbi Skorka, now in his second year as a university professor working with the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at Saint Joseph's University, reunited with his friend, now Pope Francis, to remember the writing of the book and consider its impact and importance. A segment of the reunion can be seen below.

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Bringing Mother Cabrini to the Big Screen

A founding member of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and advocate for immigrants, Mother Cabrini likely never would have imagined her Hollywood debut. But thanks to alumnus J. Eustace Wolfington, BS ’56, H ’17, he's ensuring her exemplary life gets the attention it deserves.

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Saint Joseph’s Community Welcomes Ukrainian Family

In December, the University and nearby Saint Margaret's parish welcomed a Ukrainian family seeking humanitarian parole through the Nick Robak Memorial Welcome Circle, named for the late Saint Joseph’s professor.