Vatican signs historic agreement with Palestine

Published June 26th, 2015 - 12:29 GMT
It's been two years since the Vatican recognized Palestine as a state. (AFP/File)
It's been two years since the Vatican recognized Palestine as a state. (AFP/File)

The Vatican signed its first accord with Palestine after recognizing it as a state, AFP reported Friday.

The Catholic governing body recognized Palestine as a state two years ago and agreed on signing an accord last month, a move that Israel condemned as a setback for the peace process.

The treaty acknowledges the "life and activity" of the Church in Palestine, according to AFP.