Pope Benedict Comes to Holy Land to deepen its Christian Presence


Auxiliary Bishop Giacinto Boulos Marcuzzo of Jerusalem said during a recent interview that Pope Benedict XVI, who begins his historic visit to the Holy Land this Friday, is going to the region “to confirm his brethren in the faith, to deepen the roots of the Christian presence there, and to strengthen our relations with others.”

In an interview with the magazine L’Azione, the bishop explained, “Now we still have many problems, but there is less violence right now than before. The proof is in the great number of pilgrims who are visiting our land. There is climate of non-violence,” he said.

For this reason, he explained, “the Pope’s visit could contribute to improving the atmosphere and the trust between Israelis and Palestinians.” Article

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  1. I hope and pray for the Holy Father's journey to the Jordan and Israel...

    Perhaps you have seen this site, as well, which is pretty good, as it takes a pro-Papal view, in line with our brothers and sisters of the Book:

    http://benedictinisrael.blogspot.com/

    I can't wait, apparently King Abdullah will greet him at the airport.

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