Pope leaves Israel with sense of reconciliation
First official visit to the Holy Land includes stops at Yad Vashem, Herzl’s grave, Western Wall.
First official visit to the Holy Land includes stops at Yad Vashem, Herzl’s grave, Western Wall.
Catholic leader brings messages of peace; invites Shimon Peres and Mahmoud Abbas to hold peace talks at the Vatican.
Tourism Minister: ‘We welcome the Pope as a visitor of the highest importance. We are greatly honored by his choice to visit Israel.’
Pilgrims from Italy, Brazil, Spain, UK , Japan, Poland, the Palestinian Authority and neighboring countries took part in the festivities.