In a similar manner, this week as Israel's newspapers published ecstatic headlines about Abbas's moderation and desireforpeace, the Abbas-controlled Palestinian media made no mention of the meeting.
Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the mission was prompted by the pontiff's "desire forpeace in the Holy Land and his concern for the Christian community and the Israeli and Palestinian peoples".
There is a ferocious desirefor change, and peace, in DR Congo - coupled with a deep sense of humiliation that such a rich country has been brought so low for so long.
They said that throughout their work they are left in no doubt that there is an overwhelming desirefor political progress which leads to a just and lasting peace.
So I think our meeting here today reflects the fact that we have a common desirefor taking our responsibility in order to create a future with peace and prosperity.
Another reason for a peace settlement, according to Americans close to the negotiations, is a desire on the part of Taliban leaders for international recognition as a political group.