Abbas briefs pope on 'obstacles' facing peace process, settlements
Following Abbas's meeting with Pope Francis in Bethlehem, Abbas called on the Israeli gov't to “completely halt all actions that violate international law.”
Pope Francis is greeted by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas upon his arrival to the West Bank city of Bethlehem May 25, 2014.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH