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Monday, December 5, 2005

DECLARATION BY HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE DIRECTOR

VATICAN CITY, DEC 3, 2005 (VIS) - Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls, released the following declaration to journalists this morning:

  "This morning, the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Mahmud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, accompanied by an entourage.

  "In the course of the cordial meeting, consideration was given to the situation in the Middle East. Particular emphasis was laid on the need to integrate all elements of the Palestinian people into the peace process. Attention was likewise given to the difficulties faced by Catholics in Palestine, and to their contribution to Palestinian society.

  "Later, President Mahumud Abbas also met with Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano."
OP/PRESIDENT PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY/ABBAS            VIS 20051205 (120)

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