Pope Leo sends High Holiday greetings to Rome chief rabbi

Pope Leo XIV extended greetings to Chief Rabbi of Rome Riccardo Di Segni and the Jewish community ahead of the High Holidays, the Vatican announced Friday. The Pope expressed his hope that these celebrations would be “an occasion of abundant blessings from the Almighty and a source of joy.” He specifically mentioned Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, wishing for peaceful renewal, inner light, and joy, gratitude, and fellowship, respectively. The message concluded with a desire for continued mutual friendship between the Jewish community and the Vatican in Rome and globally.