Story highlights The Pope has voiced "profound concern" over the movePresident Trump is expected to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel WednesdayWashington (CNN) Pope Francis called Wednesday for the preservation of Jerusalem's "identity" in the wake of President Donald Trump's expected move to declare the city the capital of Israel. "Jerusalem is a unique city, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, and it has a special vocation to peace," the post's caption read, which depicts the Pope reciting a prayer on the city's Western Wall. "I pray to the Lord that such identity be preserved and strengthened for the benefit of the Holy Land, the Middle East and the entire world." "We ask from you Mr. President to help us all walk towards more love and a definitive peace, which cannot be reached without Jerusalem being for all. Our solemn advice and plea is for the United States to continue recognizing the present international status of Jerusalem," said the letter, which was signed by the patriarchs, or leaders, of several Orthodox Christian communities in the city.

Source: CNN December 06, 2017 16:25 UTC