Bishop William Shomali: Only God can bring peace to the Middle East
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Bishop William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, on the daily struggles of Christians in the Holy Land, the power of persistent prayer, and why he has little hope for human-brought peace in Gaza.
Released on 1 Apr 2025
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