Pope Francis
Visit of Pope Francis, 26/05/2014
The Pope’s visit to Yad Vashem took place in the Hall of Remembrance, where he participated in a memorial ceremony, greeted six Holocaust survivors, delivered an address and signed the Yad Vashem Guest Book. During the memorial ceremony, the Pope rekindled the Eternal Flame and laid a wreath in memory of the victims of the Shoah. At the conclusion of the visit, he was presented with a replica of a Holocaust-era painting. Continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI
Visit of Pope Benedict XVI, 11/05/2009
Pope Benedict XVI visited Yad Vashem on May 11, 2009. Similar to the visit of his predecessor Pope John Paul II in 2000, Pope Benedict XVI’s visit took place in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem, where he participated in a memorial ceremony, delivered an address, and greeted six Holocaust survivors and a Righteous Among the Nations. Continue reading
Visit of Pope John Paul II
Visit of Pope John Paul II, 23/03/2000
On March 23, 2000, Pope John Paul II visited Yad Vashem. The visit took place in the Hall of Remembrance with the participation of the Prime Minister of Israel. In a moving ceremony Pope John Paul II greeted Holocaust survivors, gave an address and was presented with a special gift marking his visit. Continue reading
