Pray for peace in the Holy Land

(Vatican Radio) Despite the deep psychological and practical barriers that separate Palestinians and Israelis, Christians everywhere should continue to pray for the “gift of peace” in the Holy Land. That was an appeal made by auxiliary bishop of Jerusalem William Shomali during this week’s visit to the region of the Holy Land Coordination group of bishops from across Europe and North America. Bishop Shomali, who serves as vicar general for the Latin Patriarchate, said the recent granting of non-member observer status to Palestine by the UN General Assembly has brought hope to people in the long term, but also suffering in the short term, as Israel continues to withhold tax payments owed to the Palestinian Authority.
Vatican Radio’s Veronica Scarisbrick, who’s travelling with the Holy Land Coordination, also asked Bishop Shomali about interfaith and ecumenical relations between the different Churches and religions seeking to promote justice and peace across the troubled region today….

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