In another example of what Glenn Reynolds would consider anti-semitism, the Vatican and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel issued a joint statement condemning terrorism.

The joint statement was issued following unprecedented talks last week between Vatican officials and a delegation of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

The Vatican said the talks, over five days in Grottaferrata, outside of Rome, were characterized by an atmosphere of “friendship and mutual trust” and they agreed to continue the dialogue. The joint statement found common ground on the sanctity of human life, saying that “any attempt to destroy human life must be rejected.”