December 19, 2002

Israelis and Palestinians Drift Farther Apart as Peace Process Stalls

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Episcopal News Service
James Solheim

[Despite continuing tensio...]
Despite continuing tensions in the Middle East, Christian churches continue their ministry. Bishop Riah abu el-Assal of the Episcopal Diocese in Jerusalem presided over a confirmation service for several dozen young people at St. George's Cathedral in October, for example. (Episcopal News Service photo by James Solheim)