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The Jewish Cardinal

Jean-Marie Lustiger, a Polish-Jewish immigrant's son, retained his Jewish heritage after converting to Catholicism at a young age and went on to join the priesthood.

Jean-Marie Lustiger, a Polish-Jewish immigrant's son, retained his Jewish heritage after converting to Catholicism and joining the priesthood. He rose through the Church's ranks, becoming Archbishop of Paris, and used his position to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew, gaining both friends and enemies from both communities.

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Studio(s): ARTE, A Plus Image 4

Originally Released: United States, Jan 24, 2013

Production Country: France

Genres:Biography