Morocco’s king, Pope Francis issue joint appeal regarding Jerusalem
April 01, 2019
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CWN Editor's Note: “The specific multi-religious character, the spiritual dimension and the particular cultural identity of Jerusalem must be protected and promoted,” King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis said in their joint appeal. “It is our hope, therefore, that in the Holy City, full freedom of access to the followers of the three monotheistic religions and their right to worship will be guaranteed.”
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Posted by: Randal Mandock -
Apr. 01, 2019 9:22 AM ET USA
The appeal speaks of Jerusalem as a "common patrimony of humanity...a place of encounter...a symbol of peaceful coexistence." Its hope is "that in the Holy City full freedom of access to the followers of the three monotheistic religions and their right to worship will be guaranteed." Certainly a right to worship is important, but freedom to live and to _practice_ religion are essential to the nature of man. Religion is far more than mere belief--it is a full-time discipline based on that belief.
