Pope sends greetings for Jewish autumn holidays
Pope Leo sent a telegram to Rome's Chief Rabbi offering greetings for the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. The message emphasized themes of peace, renewal, and mutual friendship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish community.
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Interfaith dialogue between the Vatican and Jewish leaders is significant for maintaining global religious harmony and diplomatic relations.
The Great Synagogue of Rome, right, and St Peter's Basilica, left Pope Pope Leo XIV jews interreligious dialogue Rome telegram Pope sends greetings for Jewish autumn holidays Pope Leo sends a telegram to Rome’s Chief Rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, for the feasts of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. Vatican News
“I hope that these celebrations may be an occasion of abundant blessings from the Almighty and a source of joy.” That was the Pope’s greeting, in a telegram addressed to Rome’s Chief Rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, and “the entire dear Jewish community” on the occasion of the forthcoming solemn celebrations of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
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