Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel may be cut out of Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land

By Michele Chabin — March 28, 2014
JERUSALEM (RNS) Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal told journalists that Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Jordan and the Palestinian-ruled West Bank will take place, even if the Israeli foreign ministry strike continues.

Foreign ministry strike may force Pope Francis to postpone Israel trip

By Michele Chabin — March 7, 2014
JERUSALEM (RNS) A strike by employees of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs may force Pope Francis to postpone his visit to Israel, scheduled for May 24-26.
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