Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian authority President Mahmud Abbas during a private audience on Saturday May 16, in the Vatican. AFP PHOTO
Pope Francis welcomes Palestinian authority President Mahmud Abbas during a private audience on Saturday May 16, in the Vatican. AFP PHOTO

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis was to meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Saturday, days after the Vatican said it was preparing to sign its first accord with Palestine, drawing Israeli anger.

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