Defying Israel, Pope Prays at 'Apartheid Wall'

Lauren McCauley @ Common Dreams - During his historic trip to Bethlehem on Sunday, Pope Francis made waves after taking a surprise detour to pray at the wall separating Palestine from the state of Israel.

The stop at the barrier, also known as the "apartheid wall," was made on the second day of the pontiff's Middle East visit after touring Jordan on Saturday.  Read more.