2008-12-23 18:38:34

Patriarch Confirms Papal Visit to Holy Land


(23 Dec 08 - RV) With only three days to go to Christmas, Christians in the land of Christ’s birth were given an extra reason to celebrate this year with the announcement today that Pope Benedict will visit them on pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year.

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fuad Thwal confirmed to reporters today that the Pope will travel to the region this coming Spring.

The Patriarch spoke with us shortly after the Christmas press conference during which he also launched an appeal to world leaders to heed the need for peace in the Middle East.

Patriarch Twal says he is confident the Holy Father’s visit will help Christians in the Holy Land to meet the challenges they face, and give the Church the strength to thrive as a witness to Christ in the land of His birth: RealAudioMP3








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