Pope Francis brings together the world's three greatest religions with a joint hug 

In the most Holy City in the world, Pope Francis brings together the world's three greatest religions with a joint hug for a Jew and a Muslim.

Pope Francis has invited the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican for prayers and talks early next month. The Pontiff prayed at the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock - two of the holiest sites in Judaism and Islam.
Pope Francis today continued his diplomatic initiative to revitalise the stalled Middle East peace process with a hugely symbolic gesture beside one of Judaism's holiest sites. Standing in front of the Western Wall, the Pontiff hugged his two friends, Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka and leader of the South American country's Muslim Community, Omar Abboud. Both men were part of the inter-faith delegation.
Pope Francis, in accordance with Jewish tradition left a note in a crack in the Western Wall calling for peace and understanding between the three religions. He bowed his head solemnly at the site, which is regarded as the one of the most sacred places in Judaism due to its proximity to the Temple Mount. He performed a similar gesture earlier in his trip at a controversial Israeli 'peace wall' in Manger Square, Bethlehem.
Pope Francis addressed the grand mufti of Jerusalem and other Muslim dignitaries as 'dear brothers' during this morning's address. He said: "May we respect and love one another as brothers and sisters. May we learn to understand the suffering of others. May no one abuse the name of God through violence."
Pope Francis also prayed at the wall which dividing Bethlehem and Jerusalam which was seen as hugely symbolic.

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