Pope Francis praises UAE for its modernity, while maintaining its roots

• Pope Francis says UAE is a modern country looking to the future without forgetting its roots.

• Pontiff tells WGS via video message that he hopes the visit to the UAE is the start of a new era.

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Pope Francis’s historic visit to Abu Dhabi last week was the first by a pontiff to the Arabian Gulf and saw him lead the biggest open mass to be held in the region with a 180,000-strong congregation.