Source: Zenit
VATICAN CITY, JUNE 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is expressing his hopes for Christians of the Middle East: to persevere in their faith, and to stay in their homelands, despite the many sacrifices involved.
The Pope made this appeal when he addressed participants of the Assembly of Societies for Aid to Eastern Churches (ROACO).
"We all desire for the Holy Land, Iraq and the Middle East the gift of a stable peace and solid coexistence," the Holy Father said. "These are born from respect of human rights, of families, communities and peoples, and by the overcoming of religious, cultural or social discrimination."
ROACO is an organization that exists to support these rights. Founded in 1968 by the Congregation for Eastern Churches, twice a year it brings together agencies committed to supporting the Churches of the East in various dimensions.
Article provided by ZENIT News Agency.