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Rome rabbi one of 2 living people mentioned in pope's will
VATICAN CITY - Rome's former chief rabbi is one of only two living people mentioned in Pope John Paul II's will.The document mentions "the rabbi of Rome" - a reference to the former Emeritus Chief Rabbi of Rome, Elio Toaff, who hosted John Paul during the pontiff's historic visit to Rome's central synagogue in 1986. It was the first time a pope hadever visited a synagogue. Toaff paid his respects at John Paul's body on Monday, raising his arm in a gesture of tribute.Also mentioned was the pope's personal secretary, Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz, who he thanked profusely for his years of service.Israel Radio reported Thursday that Israeli singer Achinoam Nini will be the only performer at the late pope's funeral Friday. Nini, who is known outside of Israel as Noa, sang "Ave Maria" for the pontiff at the Vatican in 1994…
"... Fratelli cristiani – non cattolici! E il rabbino di Roma e così numerosi rappresentanti delle religioni non cristiane!..."