Pope wishes Jews for Passover

25 March, 2013 - Pope Francis has sent a message to Rome’s Jewish community wishing them for their feast of Passover, that commemorates their liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt as narrated in the Bible. ''May the Almighty who liberated his people from slavery in Egypt in order to lead them to the Promised Land, continue to liberate you from every evil and accompany you with his blessing,” the Pope wrote in the message addressed to Rome’s chief Rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni. Passover this year began on Monday, 25 March, and will continue until 2 April. While thanking Segni for his presence at his installation ceremony, March 19, the Pope urged for prayers and assured his prayers in return, hoping the two communities will grow in mutual esteem and friendship.