The United States, the Vatica, the Middle East and Jerusalem in U.S.-Vatican Relations, 1975–1980: A Diplomatic Study

Author: Peter Sarros

Publisher/Publication: University of Notre Dame Press

DOI/ISBN: doi:10.2307/j.ctvvh8560.14

In this chapter, Sarros explores quite work between between the United States and the Vatican during a turbulent period on one of the most critical issue in the region, Jerusalem. The author highlights the support of the Vatican under Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II of the U.S. policy initiative for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.