Religious leaders are meeting in Spain for an interfaith summit sponsored by Saudi Arabia. Critics say the meeting is only meant to make the Arab country look good in the West.
Only one Israeli was invited, and no Palestinians were on the list. Still, the Saudi king opened the summit with a surprising message.
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