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Pilgrim of Peace: Pope Visits Regina Pacis Center for Disabled

Image of Like countless pilgrims before me it is now my turn to satisfy that profound wish to touch, to draw solace from and to venerate the places where Jesus lived, the places which were made holy by His presence.

Every one of us is a pilgrim. We are all drawn forward,with purpose, along God's path. VATICAN CITY (VIS) - At 3.30 p.m. local time today ... continue reading

Pilgrim of Peace: Pope Arrives in Jordan

Image of Religious freedom is a fundamental human right. It is my fervent hope and prayer that respect for the inalienable rights and dignity of every man and woman will come to be increasingly affirmed and defended.

I come to Jordan as a pilgrim to venerate holy places that have played such an important part in some of the key events of biblical ... continue reading

The Copts: Persecuted Christians of Egypt

Image of We are confident that the Lord has established His altar in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof. (Isaiah 19:19) God will continue to have His presence in Egypt. The Copts of Egypt will continue to be God’s people, and they will continue to be blessed. (Isaiah 19:25)

Hundreds of Coptic young girls, including many under aged, are being kidnapped, raped, forced to convert to Islam and marry Muslim men. LOS ... continue reading

Pope in the Holy Land to speak of reconciliation

Image of The Christians, above all are on Benedict XVI’s mind. Their numbers continue to dwindle across the Middle East, even in Lebanon, where until a few decades ago they were in the majority. A few in Syria – under strict control – violently attacked in Iraq- marginalised everywhere. Iraqi Christian refugees are due to take part in the Mass that Benedict XVI will celebrate in Amman, Jordan on Sunday.

In Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories he will visit Holy Sites, bring his support to Christians and meet with Muslims and Jews. ... continue reading

Pope Requests Prayers for Holy Land Trip

Today's world is truly in need of his peace, especially as it faces the tragedies of war, division, poverty and despair. VATICAN CITY ... continue reading

Bethlehem: Refugees await Pope

Image of Manger Square in Bethlehem.Because of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the anarchy that tends to prevail in the city, the Christian population of Bethlehem is on the decline. In ’98 there were still ‘85%; as of 2005 they count for only 20% of the entire population of an estimated to count 25 thousand inhabitants.

There is great discussion surrounding this visit among Palestinians: the fear that Israel will exploit the pilgrimage to its’ own ... continue reading

Spokesman: Pope's Trip Is for Peace, Not Politics

Image of The political situation in the area is very uncertain, and also the possibilities of peace are fragile. But the Pope all the same sets out, with an admirable courage that is based on faith, to speak of reconciliation and peace.

He called the journey the most awaited trip the Pope has made thus far, and possibly the most binding. VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - Benedict ... continue reading

Pope's Holy Land Trip: 'Decidedly Courageous'

Image of I ask you all to join me in praying for the afflicted peoples of that region. In a special way I ask that you remember the Palestinian people who have endured great hardship and suffering. May the Lord bless them and all those who live in the Holy Land with the gifts of unity and peace.

The Pope is set to leave Friday for a weeklong trip to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - A Vatican ... continue reading

100 Rabbis Prepare to Welcome Pontiff to Holy Land

From May 8 to 15 the Pope will visit the Holy Land, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories. JERUSALEM (Zenit) - More than a hundred ... continue reading

Father Mattaos Unjustly Imprisoned in Egypt

Father Mattaos did not commit a crime.He is paying a price for being a faithful Christian in Egypt's present-day policy of denying ... continue reading

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