Custos of the Holy Land Discusses Decline in Christian Presence

(21 Aug 07-RV) Day three of the Rimini meeting for friendship among peoples and the focus of discussions is on the Middle East. The weeklong event organised by Communion and Liberation is its 28th edition, drawing together figures from the world of politics, high finance, the arts and the academic world. Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custos of the Holy Land, spoke to Emer Mccarthy about the worrying decline of the Christian presence there....