Vatican, Palestinian president and Pope Francis

Vatican officials, Palestinian president discuss Gaza's 'very serious' needs
Pope Francis met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, their first face-to-face encounter in three years, as the pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Pope Francis and Palestinian president meet at Vatican
As the fighting in Gaza drags on, Pope Francis welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican. The Vatican press office said the two spoke privately for 30 minutes.
Pope, Palestinian president urge for 'diplomacy and dialogue' in Vatican meeting
Necessity of implementing two-state solution was covered during meeting says Vatican press office - Anadolu Ajansı
Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Thursday, Vatican says
Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said in a planning note on Tuesday. Abbas is traveling to Italy this week, where he is expected also to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Pope, Abbas discuss two-State solution at Vatican meeting
Pope Francis on Thursday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican. After the private talks, which lasted over 30 minutes, President Abbas met with the Holy See's Secretary of State,
Pope meets Palestinian leader Abbas at the Vatican
Pope Francis, who has recently intensified criticism of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, on Thursday received Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, with whom he discussed the "serious" humanitarian situation.
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