RNS-POPE-MIDEAST

July 18, 2014
[social_warfare]

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Bethlehem during his trip to the Middle East on May 25, 2014. Since returning, Francis has maintained an interest in the area, most recently personally calling the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian territories on July 18, 2014, to push for a cease-fire.

(RNS1-JULY 18) Pope Francis celebrates mass in Bethlehem during his trip to the Middle East on May 25, 2014. Since returning, Francis has maintained an interest in the area, most recently personally calling the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian territories on July 18, 2014, to push for a cease-fire. For use with RNS-POPE-MIDEAST transmitted July 18, 2014. Creative Commons image by Michael Swan