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Francis in the Holy Land

Pope Francis prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalem May 26, 2014. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis visited the Holy Land on May 24-26, 2014.

The Holy Land Principles: a powerful tool for justice and peace

by Tony Magliano
Jun 9, 2014

Making a Difference: Palestinians face many discriminatory challenges in Israel. To help correct these, an American priest has created the Holy Land Principles.

Papal press conference continues to make news

by Thomas Reese
May 29, 2014

Faith and Justice: The pope gave the press lots to write about after Francis held a free-wheeling press conference aboard an airplane again.

No date set for historic Vatican meeting of Israeli, Palestinian presidents

by Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service
May 27, 2014

Some reports said the leaders would meet as early as June 6, but the Vatican spokesman said "this great initiative" needs time to come together.

Pope builds bridges of peace in the Holy Land

by Thomas Reese
May 27, 2014

NCR Today: Pope Francis' trip to the Holy Land was a smashing success as he showed the world that religion can be a force for peace and reconciliation.

Pope to meet with sex abuse victims for first time in June

by Francis X. Rocca, Catholic News Service
May 27, 2014

Pope Francis leaves Holy Land with hope for peace, prayer

by Melanie Lidman
May 26, 2014

Pope Francis preaches on peace in Holy Land, invites leaders for prayer

by Melanie Lidman
May 25, 2014

Palestinians anticipate support for statehood from Pope Francis' visit

by Melanie Lidman
May 23, 2014

Four goals of the papal visit to Holy Land

by Thomas Reese
May 23, 2014

Israelis welcome pope but keep hopes realistic

by Melanie Lidman
May 22, 2014

Pope Francis eyes religious reconciliation on trip to Holy Land

by Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service
May 22, 2014

Pope Francis will take rabbi and Muslim leader with him to Holy Land

by Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service
May 16, 2014

Holy Land Christians hope Pope Francis' visit might revive peace talks

by Evan Simko-Bednarski, Harry Stevens, Religion News Service
May 13, 2014

Holy Land churches mount awareness campaign in wake of hate graffiti

by Michele Chabin, Religion News Service
May 9, 2014