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The Empty Tomb: Pope Benedict's Message of Hope

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I pray that the Church in the Holy Land will always draw new strength from its contemplation of the empty tomb of the Savior. JERUSALEM ... continue reading

Pope in Bethlehem: The Walls of Division Will Fall

Image of How we long to see the fruits of the much more difficult task of building peace! How earnestly we pray for an end to the hostilities that have caused this wall to be built!

In Bethlehem Benedict XVI talks about the Israeli-built barrier which splits families asking Palestinians and Israelis to overcome ... continue reading

Catholic League: Some Jews and Muslims Insult the Pope

Image of When the pope spoke at Yad Vashem, he said he had come ‘to stand in silence before this monument, erected to honor the memory of the millions of Jews killed in the horrific tragedy of the Shoah.’ Didn’t Avner Shalev hear that?

In this historic visit there is criticism coming from both Jews and Muslims. The Pope speaks the truth as a pilgrim of peace. NEW YORK ... continue reading

Pope: Palestinians and Israelis Have a Right to a Homeland.

Image of Your homeland needs not only new economic and community structures, but most importantly, we might say, a new spiritual infrastructure, capable of galvanizing the energies of all men and women of good will in the service of education, development and the promotion of the common good. You have the human resources to build the culture of peace and mutual respect which will guarantee a better future for your children. This noble enterprise awaits you. Do not be afraid!.

On a day of celebration in Bethlehem shops are closed, Palestinian and Vatican flags are everywhere and the Holy Father calls for ... continue reading

Pope Celebrates Mass in the Valley of Kidron

Image of The Holy Father encouraged the Christians in the Holy Land with these words: I hope my presence here is a sign that you are not forgotten, that your persevering presence and witness are indeed precious in God’s eyes and integral to the future of these lands.

During his homily at the foot of the Mount of Olives the Holy Father declared that Jerusalem must fulfill its universal vocation and become ... continue reading

Catholic League: Did the Pope Join Hitler Youth?

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All of this is despicable smear. Even Bill Maher apologized when I blasted him for accusing the pope of being a Nazi. NEW YORK, NY ... continue reading

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Pope in Jerusalem: Holocaust can never be denied, belittled or forgotten

Image of As Bishop of Rome and Successor of the Apostle Peter, I reaffirm—like my predecessors—that the Church is committed to praying and working tirelessly to ensure that hatred will never reign in the hearts of men again.

I will have the opportunity to honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Shoah and to pray that humanity will never again ... continue reading

Pope: friendship with Jews, dialogue with Islam and all together to work for peace

Image of “God of all the ages/on my visit to Jerusalem/the “City of Peace”/spiritual home to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike/I bring before you the joys/ the hopes and the aspirations/the trials, the suffering and the pain of all your people throughout the world/God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob/hear the cry of the afflicted, the fearful, the bereft/send your peace upon this Holy Land, upon the Middle East/upon the entire human family/stir the hearts of all who call upon your name/to walk humbly in the path of justice and compassion/“The Lord is good to those who wait for him/to the soul that seeks him.” (Lam 3:25)

In Jerusalem Benedict XVI goes to the Dome of the Rock and the Wailing Wall. With the Gran Mufti and Chief Rabbis he underlines the need to ... continue reading

Benedict XVI Walks a Religious Tightrope

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Despite criticism of his remarks, the Holy Father is trying to stay on message during his trip to the Holy Land. JERUSALEM, MAY 12, ... continue reading

Jerusalem: Sheikh Verbally attacks Israel, pope walks out

Image of Pope Benedict XVI, center, listens along with Rabbi Shear Yashuv Cohen, left, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, second left, Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, second right, and Sheikh Taysir Tamimi during an interfaith gathering at the Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem, Monday, May 11, 2009. <br>Photo: AP

Never referring to Israel by name, Tamimi had called on 'the occupier'to stop 'strangling Jerusalem and oppressing its residents.' ... continue reading

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