VOICED: Israel to welcome Pope Benedict amidst tensions

The transcript discusses the Pope's visit to Israel and the West Bank, where he will visit holy sites and participate in a memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem. The visit comes amid tensions between the Vatican and the Jewish community, heightened by the Pope's past actions and affiliations. Despite these tensions, there is hope for building bridges and fostering cooperation. The Pope aims to promote peace and ease political and religious divisions during his visit.

What significant event will the Pope participate in during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial?

• A musical concert

• A political debate

• A wreath-laying ceremony

• A cultural festival

What caused tensions between the Vatican and the Jewish community?

• The Pope's visit to Israel

• The Pope's membership in the Hitler Youth

• The Pope lifting the excommunication of a Holocaust-denying Bishop

• The Pope's speech at the United Nations

What is the hope for the Pope's visit to Israel?

• To increase tourism

• To promote peace and cooperation

• To establish new trade agreements

• To build new religious sites

What is the significance of the Pope's visit for Israel's international standing?

• It may help repair damage from the war in Gaza

• It will change the country's official language

• It will lead to new economic policies

• It will result in a new government

What symbolic items does one hope the Pope will bring during his visit?

• A sword and shield

• A dove of peace and an olive branch

• A book and a pen

• A flag and a map