Pope talks to family of Gilad Shalid, kidnapped Israeli soldier

Almost three years ago, Israeli sergeant Gilad Shalid was taken kidnapped by Hamas. Today, his parents asked Benedict XVI to help them recover their son.
They asked him for a gesture, be it public or private, during his visit to Bethlehem this Wednesday.

The meeting between Sgt. Shalids parents and the Pope happened in Jerusalem during the Popes official meeting with Israeli president Shimon Peres.

Shimon Peres
President of Israel
"Ties of reconciliation and understanding are now being woven between the Holy See and the Jewish people. We cherish this process and your leadership. Our door is open to similar efforts with the Muslim world."

Benedicto XVI
"Security is a matter of trust, nurtured in justice and integrity, and sealed through the conversion of hearts which stirs us to look the other in the eye, and to recognize the "Thou", as my equal, my brother, my sister."

The president showed the Pope a new strand of wheat fittingly named Benedict XVI. He also had the Pope try a fruit called fig of Nazareth and thanked him for his words on the Holocaust.

Mr. Peres, who has a passion for nanotechnology, gave the Pope a microchip with the entire content of the Bible.

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[fbmb66]

This is brilliant! Thanks for posting this video

[thesnake52000]

What war is the papacy stirring up?

[proengelsrael]

28.Aug.2011

Gilad Shalit`s Kidnapping (6 YEARS) By Murderous muslims hamas Is The Milestone Of The Victory Of Barbarians Over Humanity.

[xTriggz]

You dumb religious people, open your eyes and mind and realize that it was all made up by humans.

[Tibly]

The pope is so funny.... I love him so much !!! He is really really super clever. He was laughing at the Israel president's gift. Micro chip for bible.... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO No Nano Miro chip could helps all the Jews to open their hearts to believe in Jesus. Jesus are billion trillion of times better than any Micro chip, and yet ? any Jews could understand the bible ? Stop taking advantage on some1 who is being humble,,,,,,,,,, like the Pope himself !!!.

[pl2804]

so hishbolla and hammas offered peace ?

[Princeduard]

''VIVA EL PAPA''

[human888instinct]

why can't we just live together!?

[pangetska]

tanx for posting...we love u pope!!!!

[ewazdrzewa]

And who are you to judge? Nobody.

[ewazdrzewa]

I have an advice for you both: stop spreading your hatred. There is nothing to choose between you.