Date
2009-05-11
Category
Politics
Location
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive
Event #283
On May 11, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during a papal trip to the Holy Land. He touched the stones of the wall and offered prayers, following traditional protocols for visiting the site. Photographs and media reports documented the visit.
The visit was part of a broader pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine, including meetings with religious and political leaders to promote dialogue, peace, and interfaith relations.
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