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Pope Francis considering making trip to Israel

 
 Pope Francis greets people as he arrives for the weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 19, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE/FILE PHOTO)
Pope Francis greets people as he arrives for the weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 19, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE/FILE PHOTO)

The Pope shared that he is considering visiting Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Jordan for the second time.

Pope Francis is considering visiting Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Jordan for the second time, he said during a meeting at the Vatican with Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Henrique Cymerman.

During their meeting, the pope also expressed interest in the Chamber’s activities promoting Israeli business ties with Gulf countries.

Cymerman who represents Israel to The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) informed the pope of Israel’s extensive trade ties with the Gulf states.

Additionally, he highlighted business opportunities and diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which he recently visited.

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 Henrique Cymerman and the Pope. (credit: Dr. Nirit Ofir via Maariv)
Henrique Cymerman and the Pope. (credit: Dr. Nirit Ofir via Maariv)

Hostage families have met with the Pope

They also discussed the situation in Israel, and Cymerman asked the pope to assist as much as he could regarding the return of the hostages.

Two delegations of hostage families have already met with the pope, coordinated by Cymerman.  

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