Pope visits Jerusalem holy sites on last day in Middle East
May 26, 2014 22:58:17 GMT
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Pope visits Jerusalem holy sites on last day in Middle East
Pope Francis has visited the most important holy sites for Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem's Old City on the final day of his Middle East tour.
At the al-Aqsa mosque compound, the Pope urged people of all religions to "work together for justice and peace".
He then prayed at the Western Wall, which lies just beneath it, bowing his head as he touched the stones.
The pontiff has been feted by Israel and the Palestinians, and has invited their presidents to the Vatican.
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Pope Francis has visited the most important holy sites for Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem's Old City on the final day of his Middle East tour.
At the al-Aqsa mosque compound, the Pope urged people of all religions to "work together for justice and peace".
He then prayed at the Western Wall, which lies just beneath it, bowing his head as he touched the stones.
The pontiff has been feted by Israel and the Palestinians, and has invited their presidents to the Vatican.
To continue reading BBC article click here
