«Among the many regions of the world deprived of the fundamental good of peace, for too long a time, unfortunately, we have had to include the Holy Land,» he lamented.
«I wish to express to you, Italian Bishops, my heartfelt appreciation for the initiative to send a representation of yours there, after Easter, to take a testimony of concrete solidarity in particular to the communities that live there and face conditions of very grave difficulty,» he said.
