VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI (5th R) meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (5th L)at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI (5th R) meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (5th L)at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.

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