Appeal of Conscience Foundation Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on His Election as the Next Leader of the Catholic Church Your Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, best wishes on heading the Catholic Church. May your leadership be a beacon of hope, fostering peaceful coexistence among nations and mutual understanding among faith communities. Together, united in our shared belief in the power of faith to uplift humanity, the Appeal of Conscience Foundation looks forward to continuing our longstanding cooperation to further Jewish-Catholic relations, interreligious harmony, to advance religious freedom and human rights, mutual acceptance and respect of the Other. Rabbi Arthur Schneier President and Founder, Appeal of Conscience Foundation (fb)

"I am greatly saddened by the death of Pope Francis and offer condolences to the worldwide Catholic community. Pope Francis was not only the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, but also a tireless advocate for the marginalized, a champion of interfaith dialogue and cooperation, and a true friend to all who sought to build a more just and peaceful world. His efforts to combat Antisemitism and all forms of hatred and prejudice were not just a moral imperative, but a call for solidarity, unity, and mutual respect for the Other." — Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President, Appeal of Conscience Foundation (fb)