JAKARTA - The Palestinian president shared stories about the conditions that followed the attacks on Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, to the shooting that killed an Al Jazeera journalist, when he asked about the health of Catholic Church leaders around the world via telephone.
To Pope Francis, President Mahmoud Abbas informed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, particularly the City of Jerusalem, citing Arab News from the official news agency Wafa July 13.
On the occasion, President Abbas explained to Pope Francis about attacks on Christian and Islamic sanctities, especially at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
In addition, it also presented the Israeli practice of expelling Palestinians from their homes in the Jerusalem neighborhood, attacking their property and daily killings, in particular the case of the murder of senior Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
The Pope thanked President Abbas for inquiring about his health, revealed that he was in good health, then stressed the importance of peace and tranquility prevailing in the Holy Land, Jerusalem in particular.
To President Abbas, the Pope said he was deeply concerned by Israel's actions in Jerusalem, adding he felt the suffering of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories.
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During the talks, they discussed the latest developments ahead of US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to the region, and his meeting with President Abbas in Bethlehem.
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