Vatican – Pope Francis retracted an earlier statement calling Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas "an angel of peace" and reportedly sent an email to a journalist stating that those who don't recognize Israel are …
Pope Francis calls the Palestinian president 'an angel of peace' during Vatican visit, as Israel condemns preparation of first accord.
Pope Francis meant no offense to Israel by referring to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as being “an angel of peace” and intended to encourage harmony between the two sides, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Francis met Abbas at the Vatican on …
The Vatican spokesperson, who was present at the speech, did not actually hear the Pope's exact words even though he is now defending them. He says the pope was trying to encourage Abbas to be an angel of peace, not …
Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas a été qualifié par le pape d'"ange de paix" lors d'une rencontre entre les deux hommes samedi au Vatican, à la veille de la canonisation de deux religieuses palestiniennes, a rapporté un journaliste de l'AFP.
Pope Francis has called Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas an “angel of peace” as the two leaders met in the Vatican. The meeting comes three days after the Vatican officially recognized Palestine as…
Vatican City (AsiaNews) – "Great satisfaction" for agreement reached between the Vatican and Palestine and "hope" that "courageous decisions" can help resume negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis marked the private audience this morning …
Blessed Marie-Alphonsine Ghattas and Blessed Mariam Baouardy were both Palestinians born in the 19th century, and foundresses of religious orders. They are to be canonized at a Mass celebrated in the Vatican May 17. The news site abouna.org, run by a …
UNITED NATIONS — The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, accused Israel on Friday of failing to negotiate in good faith, said any return to negotiations would be “naïve at best” and called on the Security Council to …
Palestinian president accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza conflict and declares US-brokered peace process dead.