Saint James Vicariate For Hebrew Speaking Catholics in Israel
Pope Benedict greets the Hebrew speaking communities
On May 14 2009, during his homily at the Vespers service held in the Basilica of the Annunciation, Pope Benedict addressed words of greeting to the Catholic Hebrew speaking communities.
The Pope said: "And in this place where Jesus himself grew to maturity and learned the Hebrew tongue, I greet the Hebrew-speaking Christians, a reminder to us of the Jewish roots of our faith."
With these words, Pope Benedict reminds us of a fundamental element of our vocation which is relevant for the Universal Church.
