Vatican, Israel delay accord on disputes
Saturday, 12 December 2009
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.
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.