Despite the strong pressures to remain silent in the coming months, do not be afraid to witness to the equality of all life
“These are the three attitudes we find in the Gospel: careful searching, indifference, fear. And we too must choose which of the three to adopt.”
Magi personify those whose hearts have not become anesthetised.
One of the aims of the visit is to learn more about the impact of the Syrian crisis throughout the region and to discuss how schools and churches can link up.
“It is possible to create safe spaces for those who think alike and who may come to feel that because they are like-minded they have discovered to right way.”
Pope Francis prays that “all the Church” may be steeped in “the joy of evangelising”.