The 85-year-old pontiff is visiting a church in Manama, and will be in the country for three days, from November 3 to 6
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In pictures: Sheikh Saif bin Zayed meets Pope Francis in the Vatican
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attend the global ‘Interfaith Summit on Promoting Digital Child Dignity’ in the Vatican.
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Video: Nat Geo documentary on Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE
A documentary film produced by National Geographic, which highlights the historic visit of Pope Francis to Abu Dhabi in February, will be distributed later this year.
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Nat Geo set to release film about Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE
The Peace Visit produced by National Geographic, which highlights the visit of Pope Francis to Abu Dhabi, will be distributed later this year
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Pope Francis says wants to visit Iraq next year
The Pope said he hopes that Iraq “can look to the future through peaceful and shared participation”
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Visit by Pope Francis puts UAE’s promotion of tolerance on the world stage
In his remarks, the Pope addressed the issues facing the wider region as well, calling for ‘the full recognition’ of people across the region
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Pope Francis impressed by UAE’s ‘modernity, cleanliness, openness’
Pope Francis was speaking to journalists onboard his return flight from the UAE yesterday
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Pope Francis departs, with message for UAE President
Head of the Catholic Church completes three-day visit to Abu Dhabi, the first to the Gulf region
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In pictures: Huge crowds gathered at Zayed Sports City Stadium for Pope Francis public mass
Pope Francis waved at an enthusiastic crowd carrying Vatican flags and banners as he drove into Zayed Sports City Stadium, where an altar with a large cross was set up for the open-air service in a country that borders the birthplace of Islam.
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Live Streaming: Pope Francis’ Papal Mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis arrived at an Abu Dhabi sports stadium Tuesday to hold a public Mass for an estimated 170,000 Catholics on the first ever Papal visit to the Gulf.
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In pictures: Two religious leaders signs historic Abu Dhabi declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday attend the signing of a document on ‘Human Fraternity’ by His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, and His Eminence Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar.
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Pope Francis urges end to wars in the Middle East
Head of Catholic Church also pushes the need for justice and equality of citizens’ rights during interfaith meeting in Abu Dhabi
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UAE leaders, Pope Francis discuss ‘road map for harmony’
UAE royals hold historic meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi with Pope Francis
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UAE leaders receive Pope Francis as religions come together
Pope Francis, accompanied by cavalry on Arabian horses, is accorded an official reception and a 21-gun salute
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Video: Pope Francis arrives in the UAE
Pope Francis landed in the UAE on Sunday for the first ever visit by a pontiff to the Arabian Peninsula – the birthplace of Islam.
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Five things to know about the Pope’s visit to the UAE
Pope Francis, who has made boosting ties between Christianity and Islam a cornerstone of his papacy, visit to the country on February 3-5.
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Video: All you need to know about Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has taken to Twitter to welcome the visit to the UAE by Pope Francis.