Pope Calls for Peace in Holy Land

 (29 June 06 - RV) On this feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome, Benedict XVI made an appeal for peace in the Holy Land, for the release of hostages and for the resumption of negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians. The Holy Father's remarks came after a mass and Angelus address in which he highlighted the ecumenical and service elements of the papacy. Chris Altieri has more...