Vatican City: Pope Francis is urging Middle East Christians to remain in the land of Jesus Christ's birth, despite the "previously unimaginable" attacks against them by extremists.
In a Christmas greeting released today, Pope Francis said the mere presence of the tiny Christian community in the Middle East is more important than any service the Church can provide there.
He said he hopes to visit in person, but that for now he wants to write to provide words of comfort and solidarity.
He said: "May the trials which you are presently enduring strengthen the faith and the fidelity of each and all of you!"
In a Christmas greeting released today, Pope Francis said the mere presence of the tiny Christian community in the Middle East is more important than any service the Church can provide there.
He said he hopes to visit in person, but that for now he wants to write to provide words of comfort and solidarity.
He said: "May the trials which you are presently enduring strengthen the faith and the fidelity of each and all of you!"
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