In Jerusalem, There Goes Rome's Rulebook
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...and, well, 'nuff said.
The dates shared by B16 and President Shimon Peres at the latter's residence earlier today form part of Judaism's traditional "seven species" -- the others: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives.
The foods were given to the pontiff by a group of children as a sign of welcome.
PHOTO: Reuters
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