The red clay soil is used widely in prayer ceremonies and used as offerings. (greatrail.com)
CNN brought it back because of this update: (CNN)-- Pope Francis surprised Israeli and Palestinian leaders last month when he invited them to a special prayer ceremony at the Vatican this Sunday — not least because religion has often been the source, not the salve, of the region's conflicts. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
(CNN)- Pope Francis surprised Israeli and Palestinian leaders last month when he invited them to a special prayer ceremony at the Vatican this Sunday - not least because religion has often been the source, not the salve, of the region's conflicts. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)