I hope the visit of Pope Francis to several Middle East locations is a successful one without any incidents.
In Israel, Pope Francis to Witness Oasis of Stability in Chaotic Region for Christians
Posted by: Staff Writer May 23, 2014 , 10:03 am
By Sean Savage/JNS.org
Following in the footsteps of his two immediate predecessors, Pope Francis will embark upon a historic visit to Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank from May 24-26.
Throughout his career, Francis has shown a deep appreciation for the Jewish people and has made Jewish-Catholic relations a top priority. Yet this month, Francis will arrive in a Mideast region beset by uprisings, sectarian violence, and religious extremism, where Christians are routinely being driven from their homes and persecuted by Islamic fundamentalists.
As one of the few areas of stability and prosperity in the region, Israel has become an important ally for Christians. As such, on his trip the pope will face the dual challenge of confronting extremism, while also promoting reconciliation between the regions Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
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Pope to Witness Israel as Island of Stability for Christians - Israel News
In Israel, Pope Francis to Witness Oasis of Stability in Chaotic Region for Christians
Posted by: Staff Writer May 23, 2014 , 10:03 am
By Sean Savage/JNS.org
Following in the footsteps of his two immediate predecessors, Pope Francis will embark upon a historic visit to Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank from May 24-26.
Throughout his career, Francis has shown a deep appreciation for the Jewish people and has made Jewish-Catholic relations a top priority. Yet this month, Francis will arrive in a Mideast region beset by uprisings, sectarian violence, and religious extremism, where Christians are routinely being driven from their homes and persecuted by Islamic fundamentalists.
As one of the few areas of stability and prosperity in the region, Israel has become an important ally for Christians. As such, on his trip the pope will face the dual challenge of confronting extremism, while also promoting reconciliation between the regions Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Read more at
Pope to Witness Israel as Island of Stability for Christians - Israel News
