Labor MK Gilad Kariv visits the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to express condolences over Pope Francis' passing. He criticizes the Israeli government for not doing the same and highlights the late pope's friendship with the Jewish people. Kariv acknowledges the controversial statements Francis made about Israel but believes in embracing differences in opinions.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/mk-gilad-kariv-at-latin-patriarchate-im-ashamed-of-my-government-for-not-expressing-condolences-over-francis/
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