Pope Francis, Iranian President meet face-to-face at the Vatican

Here  Interesting. Sounds odd, but promising? How much hope can one hold out when violence seems so deeply entrenched in that area? "The Vatican played up the commonalities on Tuesday, while also referencing "the life of the Church in" Iran and "the promotion of the dignity of the human person and religious freedom."

"I wish this day could be a moment that makes us hope for a future of peace, not of conflict and hostility," said Iranian President Rouhani.

Let's hope so. Let's hold them to that.