Washington (Agenzia Fides) - US Vice President Mike Pence will visit Israel and Egypt at the end of December, at the request of President Donald Trump, and his mission will also be aimed at strongly affirming that in the Middle East the time has come "to put an end to the persecution of Christians and all religious minorities". This was announced by Pence himself, during the Solidarity Dinner for Christians in the Middle East on Wednesday night, October 25, promoted in Washington by the USA organization In Defense of Christians. In the travel program, Trump's vice will also include meetings with political and religious leaders to discuss the fight against the persecution of religious minorities, including Christians. "I can assure you," Pence said in his speech, "that President Trump is committed to helping persecuted peoples reclaim their lands, return to their homes, rebuild their lives, and replant the roots in their ancient place of birth"

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27.10.2017