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| Pope Benedict and Shimon Peres |
ISRAELI President Shimon Peres and Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday voiced the hope that the resumption of direct talks between the Israelis and Palestinians can lead to peace in the Middle East.
In a statement issued after their 40-minute talks, the two leaders said this week’s talks in Washington might “help reach an accord respectful of the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples.”
Benedict and Peres also spoke of the Catholic communities in the Holy Land and “the contribution they offer for society’s welfare, also through Catholic schools.”
As for a long-running negotiation on Catholic Church property, the pair voiced the hope that an accord can be “rapidly” reached.
Peres and the pope also examined interreligious issues and the global situation, the statement said.
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