VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - Members of the Bilateral Permanent Working Commission formed by representatives of the Holy See and Israel are making progress and resolved to conclude their agreements soon, according to both groups.
Meetings of the commission are focused on the "comprehensive agreement," mandated by the Fundamental Agreement, which Israel and the Holy See signed in 1993.
The commission met Wednesday in Israel. According to a joint statement, the theme of this most recent meeting was the economic agreement regarding the fiscal system and Church properties.
"The encounter was characterized by great cordiality and a spirit of cooperation," the statement reported. Both parties agreed there "had been progress" and affirmed that "the delegations have renewed their commitment to conclude the agreement as soon as possible."
The next meeting was schedule for April 7, a month before Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to Israel.
The U.S. government and the Catholic Church need Israel as a fish needs a bicycle!
David | 11/20/2009
What if the Catholic Church made the issues they have with Israel as well publicized, and supported as we do for abortion issues. The Israeli 'Lobby' in Washington, D.C. works 'hammer & tongs' at promoting their agenda. maybe it's time Catholics had a national agenda for dealing with the obstinate Israeli government. After all our National aid comes out of a lot of catholic taxpayers, we have every right to expect quid pro quo from Israel.
Ed Burke | 8/16/2009
The Catholic Church is only as strong as the members in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist and listen twice as much as talk. Pray for yourself, family & all of God's world. Work to spread the "Good News" of God's Love. Jesus Christ is Lord!
God has given us a mission to fulfill, we are His voice his hands, his feet. Use them for His Glory. Bless all of you.
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