AAS 70 [1978] - El Vaticano

854 Acta Apostolicae Sedis - Commentarium Officiale
that he could not live to see its full realization. We express our condolences
to the leadership of the Catholic and its faithful.
Rabbi Saul I. Teplitz, President
Rabbi Henry Siegman, Executive Vice-Président
Synagogue Council o f America
The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, saddened by the sudden
death of His Holiness Pope John Paul I, shares the pain and bereave-
ment of the Catholic community. The example of his life-long faith will
inspire Catholics and ail people of good will to continue to foster the
spiritual values and human rights to which he was so profoundly devoted.
Burton M. Joseph, National Chairman
Benjamin R. Epstein, National Director
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
We join with you in mourning for Pope John Paul I. His humble
spirit warms the world.
Rabbi Eli E. Pilchik, President
Central Conference of American Rao ois
Israel Interfaith Committee Jewish Council on Interreligious Con­
sultations express sorrow, sympathy, condolences on untimely death of
beloved Pope.
Prof. Emanuel Talmon
Please accept my most profound condolences on the tragic passing
of His Holiness Pope John Paul I. We share your grief in the untimely,
loss of a spiritual leader whom it was my privilège to meet and whose
reign opened with such inspiration and hope.
Israel Lippel, Director General
Israel Ministry o f Religious Affairs, Jerusalem
Deeply moved by premature passing of His Holiness Pope John
Paul I. Please accept most sincere words of sympathy and condolences
from Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith and myself.
Josef Lichten
Représentative in Rome of Anti-Defamation League
of B'nai B'rith