Vatican insists pope not meddling in Mideast politics with Peres-Abbas invite

President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas will pray for peace together following a surprise invitation made by Francis during his visit to the Holy Land last month.

Pope Francis waves at the end of a special audience for Carabinieri paramilitary police in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 6, 2014.

Pope Francis waves at the end of a special audience for Carabinieri paramilitary police in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 6, 2014.

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ByREUTERS

JUNE 6, 2014 19:18