QUESTION: How does the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem view what is happening (in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank)? What is the perspective of the man of faith in the face of all this?

ANSWER: Hope is the daughter of faith. The moment is very painful, we are living through a very long night. But we also know that nights end. It is the time when the Church must be present in the territory, be close, and work with all those who are willing to do something beautiful and good for everyone. When everyone erects barriers against each other, the Church must always keep its hand extended to the other. This is our task born from our experience of faith, it is what we are called to do at this moment. (Vatican Media)

• Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa,
  Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem