Orthodox Jews Protest Upcoming Pope Visit To Last Supper Site In Jerusalem

ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-RELIGION-POPE-DEMOThe Cenacle is the reputed site of Jesus’ last supper, but it also resonates with Jews as the tomb of King David and with Muslims as the place of a 16th century mosque. Pope Francis is scheduled to hold a mass at the site during his visit to Jerusalem, raising fears among some Orthodox Jews that the Israeli government may be considering turning portions of the site over to the Vatican. MORE