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A Christian pilgrim lights a candle at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem,10 May 2009. Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged Mi...

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A Christian pilgrim lights a candle at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem,10 May 2009. Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged Middle East Christians to persevere in their faith despite hardships threatening the existence of their ancient communities. Pope Benedict XVI is on a week long tour in the Middle East that includes Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian territories..APAimages Photo / Najeh Hashlamoun

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Najeh Hashlamoun
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© APA Images / Najeh Hashlamoun
APA ID
APA-PH-2009-005253
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3,072 × 2,048 px · 6.3 MP
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Gaza Strip Gaza City West Bank Bethlehem Palestine Gaza Governorate Bethlehem Governorate

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Culture & Society Christianity & Churches

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Palestinian Christians during Sunday Mass Church Nativity traditionally believed birthplace Jesus West Bank Bethlehem Pope Benedict XVI

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