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• Bethlehem, We Are Here to Tell You that What Affects You, Affects Us

21-Dec-06 HCEF, George Ghattas,

Religious leaders from England and Wales are traveling on a pilgrimage in solidarity with the churches of the Holy Land.

(Read more here)

• Christmas Message 2006

21-Dec-06 Michel Sabbah, Patriarch,

Brothers and Sisters here in Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Cyprus, I wish each and every one of you joy, serenity, tranquility and peace.

(Read more here)

• Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace, Good Will Towards Men

21-Dec-06 Hani Al Hayek,

The City Council Members, the Municipality Staff and the Citizens of Beit Sahour join me to wish you a joyful Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

(Read more here)

• 4 From Britain to Visit Holy Land / Pilgrimage to Bethlehem and Jerusalem

20-Dec-06 Zenit.org,

A pilgrimage in solidarity with the churches of the Holy Land is being undertaken by four religious leaders from England and Wales.

(Read more here)

• Pope Peace Depends on Jews, Christians and Muslims

19-Dec-06 Zenit.org,

Peace in the Middle East will come about thanks to the commitment of Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, says Benedict XVI.

(Read more here)

• Bethlehem's Outlook Bleak, Says Mayor / Wall Has Turned "Town Into a Prison"

19-Dec-06 Zenit.org,

As Christmas draws near, Bethlehem is living one of the "most difficult periods in its history," says the town's mayor.

(Read more here)

• Arab Christian Children Hope to Journey to Bethlehem for Christmas

15-Dec-06 HCEF,

Arab Christian children from Jordan, Palestine and Israel can celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem this year – some for the first time ever.

(Read more here)

• Papal Aide and Donation Go to Holy-Land Christians

15-Dec-06 Zenit.org,

The president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum" is visiting the Holy Land to express Benedict XVI's closeness to the Christian communities and to give them a gift in his name.

(Read more here)

• WORK BEGINS ON AN INTERNATIONAL CHURCH FORUM FOR PEACE IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL

14-Dec-06 WCC,

With the urgent necessity of peace in Israel and Palestine at the top of the agenda, a World Council of Churches meeting has begun work on setting up an international forum to galvanize world-wide church advocacy for the Middle East.

(Read more here)

• Bethlehem faces darkest hour, mayor says in Christmas message

14-Dec-06 Pax Christi International,

The birthplace of Jesus is facing one of the darkest chapters in its history, the Bethlehem mayor has said in a Christmas address, regretting the impact of the separation wall constructed by the Israeli government on the Palestinian town.

(Read more here)

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