Pope to visit Holy Land

Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Holy Land on May 8-15 in the first papal trip to the area since 2000.

Pope to visit Holy Land
Sun, 08 Mar, 2009 - 11:58

Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Holy Land on May 8-15 in the first papal trip to the area since 2000.

Benedict announced the dates of the long-planned pilgrimage following his traditional noontime blessing today.

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