Security stands on the roof of temporary altar during a holy mass on the main square in front of Nativity Basilica held by Pope Francis on his visit to Betlehem, Palestine on May 25, 2014. Pope Francis made the trip to Betlehem as one of his first journeys in the office. He is a supporter of a peace deal betweem Isreal and Palestinians.

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