Pope invites Rome's Jewish community to promote peace

Great Synagogue of Rome - Tempio Maggiore di Roma, Wiki Image by Jordiferrer

Source: Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV yesterday reached out to Rome's Jewish community as it prepared to celebrate Rosh Ha-Shanah, the Jewish New Year; Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement; and Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles.

In a message addressed to Dr Riccardo Di Segni, Chief Rabbi of Rome, the Pope wrote: "I recall with gratitude your presence at the beginning of my Petrine ministry this past May 18,"

He expressed his wish that the Lord may "accompany all our efforts to deepen the bonds of friendship between us, in the city of Rome and throughout the world."

The Holy Father concluded by invoking God for "the gift of peace and an unceasing desire to promote it always."

"May the Eternal, in His great goodness, be close to your community and accompany all our efforts to deepen the bonds of friendship between us, in the city of Rome and throughout the world. May God, in His infinite mercy, grant us the gift of peace and an unceasing desire to promote it always."