Posted by
Billy on Monday, December 29, 2008 10:43:14 AM
(Here is some left over news from last week (Christmas.)
Pope Benedict XVI called Thursday for peace in the Middle East and stability in Africa during his traditional Christmas speech in St Peter's Square.
"May the divine light of Bethlehem radiate throughout the Holy Land, (bringing) forth rich fruit from the efforts of all those who (shun) the twisted logic of conflict and violence," he said, addressing thousands of pilgrims gathered in the square and millions of viewers on television.
In the Middle East, "the horizon seems once again bleak for Israelis and Palestinians," said the 81-year-old pontiff after nearly four years on the papal throne.
Benedict also spoke out strongly about greed, saying "our world will certainly fall apart ... if people look only to their own interests."
"Wherever the selfishness of individuals and groups prevails over the common good ... may the light of Christmas shine forth and encourage all people to do their part in a spirit of authentic solidarity," the pope urged.
(Most outside of the Hitlers of the world and those who follow radical Islam want peace. However the Bible teaches there will be no peace until Jesus returns. Also Christmas should be a time when spiritual leaders from the Christian faith preach Jesus came to save us and give us peace in our souls, no matter if there is peace in the world not. It is not a time to preach a man made peace. If you like read more of what the Pope said check it out Pope calls for Mideast peace .)