Jerusalem Strife May Dampen Christmas in the Holy Land

Tags: Currents Middle East, Middle East Christians

The Pope is sending out a new, tough message about Jerusalem. At an emergency UN meeting, the pontiff’s representative calls the Holy City the “spiritual capital” to the world, and demands its status not be changed. The U.S. is recognizing the city as Israel’s capital, sparking widespread turmoil. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports Catholic leaders are concerned about Christmas in the Holy Land.