NEW : Jewish reaction to Pope 's words are broadly but not uniformly positive . Pope speaks after meeting with Jewish leaders at the Vatican . Meeting comes on heels of controversy over Holocaust denial . `` Nostra Aetate marked a milestone in the journey towards reconciliation , and clearly outlined the principles that have governed the Church 's approach to Christian-Jewish relations ever since , '' Benedict said . Vatican has asked Holocaust - denying bishop to recant .
NEW : Jewish reaction to Pope 's words are broadly but not uniformly positive . Pope speaks after meeting with Jewish leaders at the Vatican . Meeting comes on heels of controversy over Holocaust denial . Vatican has asked Holocaust - denying bishop to recant .