Pope Plans Pilgrimage To Israel
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The trip comes during a period of heightened tension between Israel and the Vatican, and even the Pontiff's choice of wardrobe accessories could deepen the rift.
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March 17, 2009 8:03 AM Pope Benedict XVI plans to visit the Holy Land from May 8 to 15, with stops in Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories. It will be the first official papal trip to Israel since Pope John Paul II's historic visit in 2000.
The trip comes during a period of heightened tension between Israel and the Vatican, and even the Pontiff's choice of wardrobe accessories could deepen the rift.
The trip comes during a period of heightened tension between Israel and the Vatican, and even the Pontiff's choice of wardrobe accessories could deepen the rift.
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