VATICAN CITY, JAN. 14, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The delegates from the Commission for Dialogue Between Jews and Catholics will hold their ninth meeting next week, turning their attention to the theme of the environment.
The delegates will begin their meeting Sunday, attending the celebrations with Benedict XVI’s visit to the Synagogue of Rome. The delegates represent the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Vatican Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews.
Their meeting is to conclude next Wednesday.
Delegates will consider Catholic and Jewish teaching on creation and the environment and the challenges of human intervention in the natural order.