Pope Francis meets Mahmoud Abbas
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| Pope Francis meets Mahmoud Abbas.- ANSA |
Pope Francis on Monday met with the President of the State
of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas in the Vatican. A statement released following the
discussions described the meeting as cordial. During the talks, attention
turned to the path of reconciliation among the Palestinian people, as well as
the efforts to reactivate the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians.
Below find the statement released by the Holy See Press
Office
Today, 3 December 2018, the Holy Father Francis received in
audience H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, who
subsequently met with His Excellency the Secretary for Relations with States,
H.E. Msgr. Paul Richard Gallagher.
During the cordial discussions, the good relations between
the Holy See and Palestine were noted, as were the positive role of Christians
and the activity of the Church in Palestinian society, enshrined in the Global
Agreement of 2015. Attention then turned to the path of reconciliation among
the Palestinian people, as well as the efforts to reactivate the peace process
between Israelis and Palestinians, and to reach a two-state solution, hoping
for a renewed commitment on the part of the international community to meet the
legitimate aspirations of both peoples. Particular attention was reserved for
the status of Jerusalem, underlining the importance of recognizing and
preserving its identity and the universal value of the holy City for the three
Abrahamic religions.
Finally, mention was made of the other conflicts afflicting
the Middle East and the urgency of promoting paths of peace and dialogue, with
the contribution of the religious communities, to combat every form of
extremism and fundamentalism.
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