Benedict XVI: "Muslims and Christians unite against violence

"It 's time that Muslims and Christians unite to put an end to war and violence." Those were Pope Benedict's words to people Saturday afternoon in the courtyard of the Maronite Patriarchate, in Bkerke.

The Pope said, "young people of Lebanon, you are the hope and the future of your country. You are Lebanon, a land of welcome, of openness, with a remarkable power of adaptation. At this moment, we cannot forget those millions of individuals who make up the Lebanese diaspora and maintain solid bonds with their land of origin. Young people of Lebanon, be welcoming and open, as Christ asks you and as your country teaches you.

I should like now to greet the young Muslims who are with us this evening."