“This is something important, human fraternity – how as men and women we are all brothers and sisters – .”
“This blessed place brings us back to our origins, to the sources of God’s work, to the birth of our religions.”
“The religious, cultural and ethnic diversity that has been a hallmark of Iraqi society for millennia is a precious resource on which to draw.”
“This crucible of cultures & ethnic and religious identities has resulted in a peaceful &enduring coexistence.”
“Those who seek by any means to manipulate and exploit religion will be defeated.”
“Here various confessions, from the Armenian to the Evangelical, and different religious traditions, from the Jewish to the Muslim, have found a welcome.”
“the specific multi-religious character, the spiritual dimension and the particular cultural identity of Jerusalem / Al-Quds Acharif must be protected and promoted.”
“This dialogue is what creates peace.”















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