Rome, Italy, Apr 21, 2005 / 22:00 pm
In a message to the chief Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his hope for continued dialogue and collaboration between Christians and Jews.
“As I announce to you my election and the solemn inauguration of my pontificate on Sunday, April 24, I trust in the help of the Most High to continue the dialogue and strengthen the cooperation with the sons and daughters of the Hebrew people,” wrote the Pope, according to the Jewish community of Rome.
Likewise, the spokesman of the Jewish community revealed that Di Segni sent a telegram congratulating the Pontiff and expressing his gratitude for a “such a quick and significant” message from the Holy Father.
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