Pope Francis today continued his diplomatic initiative to revitalise the stalled Middle East peace process with a hugely symbolic gesture beside one of Judaism's holiest sites. Standing in front of the Western Wall, the Pontiff hugged his two friends, Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka and leader of the South American country's Muslim Community, Omar Abboud. Both men were part of the inter-faith delegation. The three-day visit has been deemed a diplomatic success, despite some early controversy, after Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli President Shimon Peres agreed to travel to the Vatican next month for talks. Scroll down for video Standing in front of the Western Wall, Pope Francis hugs Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka and the leader of Argentina's Muslim population Omar Abboud
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Pope Francis has invited the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican for prayers and talks early next month
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The Pontiff prayed at the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock - two of the holiest sites in Judaism and Islam
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He also visited a Holocaust memorial where he met several survivors of the Nazi regime and kissed their hands
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