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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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    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.

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    The Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis
    1. 0:00The Pope: Religion and Politics in the Middle EastYou’re reading this
    2. 28:03Restraining Order Issued against Teachers' Union Strike
    3. 34:02The Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis
    4. 44:45California Goes in Search of Bailout Money
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Anshel Pfeffer

      Ha'aretz

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      Richard McBrien

      Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame

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      Alex Awad

      United Methodist Missionary in Jerusalem

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    The Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis
    1. 0:00The Pope: Religion and Politics in the Middle EastYou’re reading this
    2. 28:03Restraining Order Issued against Teachers' Union Strike
    3. 34:02The Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis
    4. 44:45California Goes in Search of Bailout Money
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