US and European Bishops Gather in Holy Land

(10 Jan 08 - RV ) Catholic bishops from across Europe and North America arrive in Jerusalem tomorrow for a meeting aimed at supporting and encouraging the Christian community in the Holy Land. Philippa Hitchen is accompanying the bishop on their pilgrimage which comes just days after Pope Benedict told diplomats the Middle East remains an area of major international concern. She told us more about the message they hope to bring to the regions authorities and suffering communities: