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Pope Francis hosts interfaith peace prayers with Israeli and Palestinian leaders
At the Vatican a sunset service brought together Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with Pope Francis. They joined in Hebrew English Arabic and Italian prayers for peace, planted an olive tree, and stressed dialogue over conflict amid stalled U.S. talks.
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National Catholic Reporter
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