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grants the Bethlehem passport to Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican |
The first Bethlehem passport was granted to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI by
President Mahmoud Abbas in a ceremony at the Vatican. The passport has inspired
many people around the world to feel that everyone has a stake in saving our city.
Passport holders have gone on to become Ambassadors for Bethlehem, and
earned a special place in our hearts.
Read more about the Bethlehem Passport here.
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