Bethlehem and Jerusalem, Two Ways of Waiting for the Pope

The excitement over the visit of Pope Francis to Jerusalem is gradually building as the moment of his arrival approaches. One sees it in subtle signs: an intensification of security checks, heightened police attention in particularly sensitive areas. A completely different mood is felt in Bethlehem, where preparations are underway for the solemn mass on Manger Square scheduled for the morning of Sunday, May 25.