Jewish Exponent - Pope to Visit Israel in May
ROME — Pope Francis will visit Israel in May as well as Jordan and the West Bank.
The pontiff made the formal announcement of his long-anticipated trip from his Vatican window before a crowd who had gathered in St. Peter's Square on a rainy January 5 Sunday on Jan. 5.
"In the climate of joy, typical of this Christmas season, I wish to announce that from 24 to 26 May next, God willing, I will make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land," he said after celebrating Mass.
