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Mercoledì 24 Dicembre 2008
In his message, mgr. Twal urges people not to forget Jerusalem, which "suffers from illegal settlements and a haemorrhage of the migrations of its Christian children to other countries, because of the lack of peace and the deterioration of the political situation. All this cannot but deeply concern us". Concern also for "the other villages and cities of the Holy Land, which are affected by problems and tribulations, because of difficult internal and external communication. We are sorry and regretful of seeing that civilians are imposed closing barriers, exasperating check-points and isolating walls. Which cause violence and coercion, increases the feeling of hostility and hatred between peoples, while we would need peace, mutual trust and cooperation, instead". "May Benedict XVI's next time in the Holy Land next May - goes on the message, confirming the news of the Pope's trip - be an opportunity for harmony between peoples, a chance to pull down barriers, solve problems, alleviate sufferings and strengthen relations, so that all the peoples of the region will enjoy peace and security". Finally, an appeal: "do not forget Bethlehem and Jerusalem in your prayers. Do not leave the Holy Land alone in its tribulations. May it remain a land of love and peace, of reconciliation and justice for all its children".
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