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Pope Francis: Journey to UAE part of the “surprises” of God

At his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflects on his Apostolic Journey to the United Arab Emirates. 

Pope's February prayer intention: Human Trafficking 

Pope Francis on Thursday released a video message accompanying his prayer intention for February, which this month is "Human Trafficking ". 

Venezuela: Pope wants to verify will of both parties

Pope Francis is reserving the right to verify the intentions of the two parties in Venezuela, before considering a mediation on the part of the Holy See. ... 

Pope: Staff can help make prison a place of redemption

Pope Francis meets with the directors and staff of Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, telling them that prison, with the help of its staff, can truly become a place of ... 

Pope's condolences for flooding victims in Townsville, Australia

Pope Francis assures the people of Townsville of his heartfelt solidarity and prayers following heavy flooding in Northern Queensland. 

Pope Francis thanks the Madonna after UAE visit

After landing in Rome, Feb., 5 at the end of his apostolic visit to the United Arab Emirates, Pope Francis visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major. 

Pope: Peace document born of faith in God, the Father of Peace

During the press conference on the return flight from the United Arab Emirates, Pope Francis says the historic Document on Human Fraternity was born of “was ... 

Relive Pope Francis' visit to the UAE

We explore 60 seconds of highlights of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to the United Arab Emirates. 

Christians in UAE: A little tree that restores oxygen

Pope Francis offers a “re-reading” of the Beatitudes during the celebration of Mass at the conclusion of his brief visit to Abu Dhabi. 

Pope at Mass in UAE: ‘Jesus at our side when we are alone’

During the concluding Mass of his Apostolic Journey to the UAE on Tuesday, Pope Francis invites the region’s Christians to live in peace and to remember that ... 

Pope in UAE: greetings to participants at the end of Mass

At the end of the Holy Mass , the Holy Father greeted all those present before proceeding to the airport for his flight back to Rome. 

Pope in UAE Day 2: A Catholic celebration

Pope Francis wraps up his Apostolic Visit to the United Arab Emirates celebrating Mass for Catholic faithful from across the Arabian Peninsula. 

800 years later, a new commitment in the sign of peace

The significance of the gesture of Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb in the light of earlier pontificates: erroneous interpretations of religious texts ... 

Pope and the Grand Imam: Historic declaration of peace, freedom, women’s rights

In the document signed by Pope Francis and Ahmed el-Tayeb on Monday in the United Arab Emirates, the two leaders issue a strong condemnation of terrorism and ... 

Document on Human Fraternity for world peace and living together: Full text

Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb, sign a Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, during a Global Conference ... 

Pope at Mass: 'humility and meekness open hearts'

Pope Francis’s homily at morning Mass on Thursday focused on the conversion and healing we are all in need of. 

Bishop Ayuso: 'Abu Dhabi Document roadmap for interreligious dialogue'

Pope Francis' historic visit to the United Arab Emirates is being widely seen as a milestone in interreligious dialogue. 

Card. D’Rozario: World Day of the Sick, Calcutta, communion with sick, infirm

In an interview to Vatican News, Card. Patrick D’Rozario of Bangladesh says the World Day of the Sick in Mother Teresa’s ‘City of Joy’ will be communion with ... 

Pope in UAE: ‘Together, we build our future’

Pope Francis on Tuesday wrapped up his Apostolic Visit to the United Arab Emirates, and our correspondent in Abu Dhabi reflects on the historic occasion. 

Venezuela: A number of Latin American countries back Guaido

The majority of the Lima Group of Latino Nations, plus Canada is appealing to Venezuelan Armed Forces to allow the passage of humanitarian aid for crisis ...