Nonviolence and Peace

Grief and Gratitude for Elie Wiesel

By Lauren Markoe, Religion News Service
REUTERS / Kai Pfaffenbach / RNS
President Barack Obama with Elie Wiesel in 2009. Photo via REUTERS / Kai Pfaffenbach / RNS
Jul 5, 2016
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Elie Wiesel’s death is inspiring an outpouring of grief and gratitude from leaders in the religious and political worlds, and ordinary people alike.

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President Barack Obama with Elie Wiesel in 2009. Photo via REUTERS / Kai Pfaffenbach / RNS