Southern cross pilgrimage – day 6 in Jerusalem

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The pilgrimage group’s second last day in the Holy Land was spent in Jerusalem. They flew to Rome on Sunday 18 May and will first spend a day of prayer at Giovanni Rotundo, the place of Padre Pio.

Archbishop Brislin, Andre Smith, John Lloyd and Patrick Langley pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Archbishop Brislin, Andre Smith, John Lloyd and Patrick Langley pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
The pilgrims visited Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in Palestine, and were told of the great commitment to learning by the student body. Here they are addressed by the university's Demitri Awwad in the institution's beautiful chapel. — in Bethlehem, Palestine.
The pilgrims visited Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in Palestine, and were told of the great commitment to learning by the student body. Here they are addressed by the university’s Demitri Awwad in the institution’s beautiful chapel. — in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Bishop William Shomali addresses the pilgrims in the pro-cathedral of Jerusalem. The group also met Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem.
Bishop William Shomali addresses the pilgrims in the pro-cathedral of Jerusalem. The group also met Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem.
The choir - Patricia Direko, Maria Seeta, Sr Nomonde Hans and Jacinta Thupae - sings in St Ann's church in Jerusalem, built by the crusaders in the 12th century and famous for its acoustics.
The choir – Patricia Direko, Maria Seeta, Sr Nomonde Hans and Jacinta Thupae – sings in St Ann’s church in Jerusalem, built by the crusaders in the 12th century and famous for its acoustics.

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