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The Pope: Religion and Politics in the Middle East

As Pope Benedict XVI continues his " pilgrimage " to the Middle East, different groups are pursuing different agendas. They include the Vatican, the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority -- not to mention local Catholic clergy, the chief Rabbinate and Islamic leaders.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

As Pope Benedict XVI continues his "pilgrimage" to the Middle East, different groups are pursuing different agendas. They include the Vatican, the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority -- not to mention local Catholic clergy, the chief Rabbinate and Islamic leaders.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Anshel Pfeffer
Ha'aretz
Richard McBrien
Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame
Alex Awad
United Methodist Missionary in Jerusalem

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Pope: Religion and Politics in the Middle East

As Pope Benedict XVI continues his " pilgrimage " to the Middle East, different groups are pursuing different agendas. They include the Vatican, the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority -- not to mention local Catholic clergy, the chief Rabbinate and Islamic leaders.

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Pope: Religion and Politics in the Middle East

As Pope Benedict XVI continues his " pilgrimage " to the Middle East, different groups are pursuing different agendas. They include the Vatican, the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority -- not to mention local Catholic clergy, the chief Rabbinate and Islamic leaders.

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