this would provide immunity and protection guaranteed to all the holy places of palestine not only in jerusalem but also in the other cities and villages as well. religious sanctuaries, many of which suffered war damages, should be protected by definite statute guaranteed by an "international" agreement. the pope instructs the many catholic institutions in palestine to help the poor, to educate youth and give hospitality to visitors. they should carry out unimpeded the work they did in the past. the holy places, which catholics during many centuries have acquired and time and again defended, should be preserved inviolate.