At sundown tonight, the Jewish community began the celebration of Rosh Hashanah. As 'our elder brothers in faith' begin this celebration of this holiday marking the beginning of a new year, it has become customary that words of greeting are shared by the Holy Father on behalf of Catholics worldwide.
Each year, for some time now, the Pope sends a special greeting to Jews on this occasion, and this year is no exception. According to a ZENIT article published today, Pope Benedict XVI sent a message of congratulations and friendship to the Jewish people on the occasion of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah 5770, Yom Kippur and the upcoming festival of Sukkot.
Cordial relationships between the Pope and the Jewish leadership in Rome have been enjoyed in recent years, and are being built and reinforced in other parts of the world between leaders of churches and synagogues as well as friends and relatives. Every step which brings us closer to one another is an effort well spent, another reason to give thanks.
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