Christians, work for peace, justice and reconciliation. This is what Benedict XVI requested during the ceremony held on Sunday evening, May 10th, in Bethany beyond the Jordan, the central site of John the Baptists preaching and the region of Jesus public life.The Pope blessed the foundations stones of the new Latin and Greek Melkite churches and underlined the unity of the Catholic Church even in the diversity and richness of its different rites.Finally, he requested a specific commitment in the social sphere: Promote dialogue and understanding in civil society, especially when you claim your legitimate rights. The Pope noted that in the Middle East, marked by tragic suffering, years of violence and ...
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