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JERUSALEM, September 11th  2001--The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, ranking 
Catholic prelate in the Holy Land, today sent the following message to the 
Catholic Bishops of the United States, and through them, the people of 
America:

 
Your Eminences and dear Brothes,

I would like to express to your Eminences and to the Church of America and 
the entire American people our solidarity and condolence for the terrible 
events which took place today in the USA.

We are with you in prayer and feelings.   The Church of the Holy Land prays 
with you and asks God to give you all His divine comfort and hope in these 
difficult moments.

The Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the whole Palestinian people stand 
with you in these moments and share with you the sadness for the loss of 
innocent brothers and sisters in humanity and faith.

We condemn these horrifying crimes and we are shocked and deeply saddened 
when we watched the extent of the catastrophe inflected upon the innocent 
people, which was caused by horrible acts of terrorism.  It is unimaginable 
to see how catastrophic the extent of terrorism could reach.

Let us work together for a better world as we begin the 3rd millennium after 
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace. 

Please extend our deep and heartfelt solidarity with all the families and 
relatives of all the victims of these events.  May the Lord give them 
strength and patience.

With our sincere and fraternal prayers and feelings.

                + Michel Sabbah,
                Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem