Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The facade of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

A portrait of His Holiness Pope Francis hangs in the lobby of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for his upcoming visit to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Eastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Southeastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Southeastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Southeastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The New Gate to the Christian Quarter of the Old City is viewed from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The facade of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Southeastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The facade of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

A cook cuts cheese at the rooftop café of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014) as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Irish born Father EAMON KELLY, Vice Charge of The Holy See on the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center rooftop; "This is the Promised Land. Ireland is the Holy Land". Preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The entrance to the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Southeastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Father JUAN MARIA SOLANA (R), Charge of The Holy See, and Father EAMON KELLY (L), Vice Charge, brief journalists on the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center on preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The facade of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The Jerusalem tram makes its way to the IDF Square along the Paratroopers Road, adjacent to the Old City walls, as viewed from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Southeastward view from the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center. Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Irish born Father EAMON KELLY, Vice Charge of The Holy See on the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center rooftop; "This is the Promised Land. Ireland is the Holy Land". Preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

Father JUAN MARIA SOLANA (C), Charge of The Holy See, and Father EAMON KELLY (L), Vice Charge, brief journalists on the rooftop of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center on preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009.

Papal Visit Preparations in the Holy Land

The facade of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center as preparations underway for the upcoming visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Jerusalem (25-26 May, 2014). Pope Francis will visit the Notre Dame Center during his upcoming visit as did Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in May 2009. The Vatican delegation and press corps will be based at the Notre Dame during the Papal visit.