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January 11, 2018

Middle East leaders increase efforts to fight U.S. decision on Jerusalem

A Palestinian hurls a stone toward Israeli troops during a clash near the West Bank city of Nablus Dec. 29. Demonstrations are against President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
AMMAN, Jordan – Church and political leaders in the Middle East are intensifying efforts to combat U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral decision declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital and plans to move the U.S. embassy there.
Published in International
December 19, 2017

Pope meets Jordan's king amid rising tensions in Jerusalem

Pope Francis exchanges gifts with Jordan's King Abdullah II during a private meeting Dec. 19 at the Vatican. At left is Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household.
VATICAN – Pope Francis met with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the Vatican, two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital provoked outrage in the Middle East.
Published in International
January 12, 2017

What to expect when Pope Francis meets with the Palestinian president

Pope Francis greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a private audience at Vatican in 2015. Abbas is set to meet with the Pope again on Jan. 14.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis' private audience with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas this Jan. 14 will be a delicate diplomatic moment for the Holy See.

Published in International