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

Writer: Caline MalekCaline Malek
Feb 11, 20191 min read

  • 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.

Arab News



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.

 
 
 

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