The new Pope Francis has accepted an invitation from Israeli 
President Shimon Peres to visit Jersualem. Both of the Pope’s direct 
predecessors, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, visited the holy city, the 
latter in 2009.
"I am expecting you in Jerusalem, not just me but the whole country 
of Israel," Mr Peres told the Pope in the presence of reporters after 30
 minutes of private talks in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on April 30.
 
During the meeting at the Vatican, the two discussed the 
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The new pontiff had appealed for peace in 
the Middle East in an Easter Speech.
According to Haaretz, the two men discussed hopes for a speedy 
resumption of peace negotiations and a political solution to the Syrian 
conflict.
A Vatican statement said they discussed prospects for a resumption of
 negotiations for a solution that would respect "the legitimate 
aspirations of the two Peoples, thus decisively contributing to the 
peace and stability of the region"
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