Vatican, Israel delay accord on disputes

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VATICAN CITY, Dec 11 (AFP): Talks stalled Thursday between Israel and the Vatican over the status of Roman Catholic Church property in the Holy Land and other longstanding disputes, the two sides said in a joint statement.
The talks took place "in an atmosphere of cordiality and mutual understanding" but reached no agreement, the statement said, adding that a "working-level" meeting was set for January 7.
The next meeting of the full joint commission will take place on May 27, the statement said.