Pope Francis: Visiting Dubai Soon... Two-State Solution Necessary with Special Status for Jerusalem

Pope Francis announced that a two-state solution is necessary for Israel and Palestine, adding that war is always a defeat. In an interview with Italian TV station Rai, he stated that both peoples must live together while maintaining a special status for Jerusalem. He revealed that he will attend the United Nations climate change conference (COP28) starting next month in Dubai, marking the first time a pope attends such a summit since its inception in 1995. In the interview with Rai TG1, the state-owned news channel in Italy, the pope expressed his expectation to visit Dubai from December 1 to December 3. The conference will take place from November 30 to December 12.