Pope Francis in Bahrain: Holy Father Caps Historic Voyage With a Plea for Continued Dialogue With Islam
The Pontiff journeyed as a ‘sower of peace’ during his Nov. 3-6 trip.
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Pope Francis to Youth in Bahrain: ‘The Church Needs You!’
‘God never leaves you alone,’ the Holy Father assured the teens as he spoke of how ‘prayer opens the heart.’
Catholics Travel From Saudi Arabia to Attend Pope Francis’ Stadium Mass in Bahrain
Around 2,900 of the registered attendees at the stadium Mass with Pope Francis came from neighboring Saudi Arabia.
Pope Francis Calls for Restoring Christian Unity During Bahrain Visit
The Holy Father made his comments while reflecting on Pentecost during an ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia.
Pope Francis Urges Muslim-Catholic Collaboration for Peace During Visit to Gulf-Kingdom of Bahrain
Before the meeting at the mosque, Pope Francis spoke privately with Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, a leading Sunni cleric and the grand imam of Al-Azhar in Cairo.
Pope Francis Calls for End of Death Penalty During Bahrain Visit
The 85-year-old Pontiff made his comments during his meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at the Sakhir Royal Palace.
Pope Francis Becomes First Pope to Visit Bahrain
On Nov. 5, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass at Bahrain National Stadium and meet with youth. His final morning, Nov. 6, will consist of a prayer meeting and Angelus with local Catholics at Sacred Heart Church in Manama.
Pope Departs Thursday for 4-Day Apostolic Trip to Bahrain
On Tuesday, the Pope asked for prayers for his journey ‘so that every meeting and event might be a fruitful opportunity to promote, in the name of God, the cause of fraternity and peace’
Pope Francis to Visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
Further details and the full trip schedule will be published at a later date.
Why Pope Francis Wants to Visit This Islamic Monarchy
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia stands on 9,000 square meters of land in Awali, granted by King Hamad Bin Isa al-Khalifa.
