This was the last of the western religious consolidations which began with the Reconciliation of Rome in 2248 CE. In a like manner, the Reconciliation of New Jerusalem of 2536 CE recognized the common heritage of the Jewish and Christian faiths. The leadership of the Church is alternately held for life by a Pontiff or a Chief Rabbi. Pope John XXXI was appointed by the College of Rabbinic Cardinals in 2540 CE, and the Holy See was established at New Jerusalem.