Peres, Pope to Discuss Peace Talks
Published: 09/01/10, 7:58 PM / Last Update: 09/02/10, 8:12 AM
by Maayana Miskin
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President Shimon Peres
Israel news photo: Flash 90
President Shimon Peres plans to meet Thursday with Pope Benedict XVI in Italy. The two are to discuss the peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
In addition, the two will talk about captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, Iran's nuclear program, and ties between Israel and the Vatican.
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After meeting with the Pope, Peres plans to remain in Italy over the weekend to attend an economic and diplomatic conference and to defend Israel in the media.
(IsraelNationalNews.com)
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