Pope extends best wishes for Jewish high holy days (Vatican Press Office)

In brief

Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram to Chief Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni of Rome to offer his best wishes for the Jewish high holy days. In his message written on September 11, the Pope expressed hope that the celebrations of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot would bring blessings and joy.

The Pope expressed his esteem for the Chief Rabbi and the entire Church while asking for increased mutual friendship in Rome and across the world. He concluded his message with the greeting Shalom Alechem.