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Pope Francis meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Vatican on Nov. 4, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Vatican

Nov 4, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The Holy See has long supported a two-state solution. Read more

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas addresses the World Economic Forum, May 2013.

Palestinian president may visit Vatican a second time for canonization Mass

Mar 26, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Nearly a year since taking part in a prayer for Middle East peace in the Vatican Gardens, Palestinian president Mahmoud... Read more

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