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The Pope is Bringing a Rabbi, and a Muslim Sheikh to the Holy Land During His Visit (Video) Sending a Message That Can Not Work!
The Pope is Bringing a Rabbi, and a Muslim Sheikh to the Holy Land During His Visit
May 23 2014
How does this fit into Bible prophecy? Listen as Paul explains this historic plan. Even as he takes the back door approach into Israel, NEVER has a pope brought a Jew and a Muslim.
(CNN) - So, a rabbi, a sheikh and a pope travel to the Holy Land…
It might sound like the start of a trite joke, but it’s actually the entourage for one of the most highly anticipated papal trips in recent history.
As Pope Francis heads to Jordan, Bethlehem and Jerusalem this weekend, he’s bringing along two old friends from Argentina: Rabbi Abraham Skorka, who co-wrote a book with the Pope, and Sheikh Omar Abboud, who leads Argentina’s Muslim community.
The Vatican says it’s the first time that a pope’s official entourage has included interfaith leaders.
In a region roiled by competing religious and political visions, Francis’ chosen companions communicate an unmistakable message, church officials said.
“It’s highly symbolic, of course,” said the Rev. Thomas Rosica, a consultant to the Vatican press office.
“But it also sends a pragmatic message to Muslims, Christians and Jews that it’s possible to work together – not as a system of checks and balances but as friends.”
The visit to the Holy Land is the first for Francis as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and just the fourth for any pontiff in the modern era. Read more or watch the video below.
Are you prepared?
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