As mainstream religious leaders of different faiths get together, it strengthens the voice of moderation.

Time to time I get together with the rabbis, with religious leaders, leaders of congregations, and I talk to them, and wherever a need arises, we do everything we can to meet those needs.

When religious leaders get involved in elections, it is usually with a reactionary social agenda.

If he has some concerns about Turkey entering the EU, perhaps Muslim leaders from around the world can sit with him and try and allay some of his concerns. But I think the attitude, the basic attitude of respect and tolerance is one that we hope to see from the new pope.

Religious leaders are supposed to be that and he seems like a decent-looking guy.

Religious leaders need to be held accountable for their ideas.