Pope Leo XIV sends telegram to Rome's Chief Rabbi

Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram to Rome's Chief Rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, to offer greetings to the Jewish community for the autumn holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.

In his message, the Pope expressed hope that the celebrations would bring blessings from the Almighty and serve as a source of joy. He specifically wished for a peaceful and prosperous new beginning during Rosh Hashanah, inner peace and light during the silence of Yom Kippur, and joy and gratitude during the festival of Sukkot.

The Pope also expressed his respect and that of the Church, asking for continued growth in mutual friendship within Rome and throughout the world.