Oded Ben Hur said in a press conference today that the Holy Father himself informed the ambassador of his plans, during an audience Wednesday with representatives of the countries that enjoy full diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
The ambassador said that it is «a very important event and we are really happy.»
John Paul II visited the synagogue of Rome in 1996, becoming the first Bishop of Rome, after St. Peter, to make such a visit.
The Jewish community of Cologne is the oldest of Germany. Its origins date back to the 4th century.
