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Towering over us, as we gather here this afternoon, is a stark reminder of the stalemate that relations between Israelis and Palestinians seem to have reached – the wall. In a world where more and more borders are being opened up – to trade, to travel, to movement of peoples, to cultural exchanges – it is tragic to see walls still being erected. How we long to see the fruits of the much more difficult task of building peace! How earnestly we pray for an end to the hostilities that have caused this wall to be built!



VISIT TO AIDA REFUGEE CAMP
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
Bethlehem
Wednesday, 13 May 2009

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