President talks with Pope Francis about the need for international cooperation because of the Corona crisis • Pope wished a happy Passover to the people of Israel

State Record Reuven Rivlin spoke to Pope Francis this evening (Wednesday) about the Corona crisis as part of his holiday as part of his efforts to promote global cooperation in the war against the virus.

Pope gives sermon in front of empty hall, Spain continues closure // Photo: Reuters

In speaking with the Pope, the President expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the Pope's mobilization in the anti-Semitism campaign and asked him to continue to carry this important message in light of the growing anti-Semitic revelations regarding the spread of the Corona epidemic.

"The epidemic teaches us that there are no boundaries between us and that no one is immune. We are all together, fighting together a fierce and cruel enemy and so will we, arms crossed all over the world, together, "the president said. In addition, the President asked to pass on the blessing of the Jewish people to Christians who are celebrating Easter soon on Sunday, April 12. The Pope thanked the President for his remarks and told him about the preparations for the holiday in the shadow of the Corona also in the Vatican, which meets under the epidemic's restrictions. "When you light the holiday candles in Israel, we will all be with you, I will be with you in my heart and in my prayers," the Pope said.

Earlier this week, the president spoke to many leaders around the world, including the kings of Spain and the Netherlands and the presidents of Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Moldova, Czech Republic, Croatia, Armenia, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Romania, Colombia, Peru, Honduras, Kazakhstan And Serbia, in an attempt to promote cooperation in the shadow of the Corona epidemic.