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November 7, 2022

In Bahrain, pope sees joy of Catholic minority, deepens ties with Muslims

Pope Francis and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa greet each other at a farewell ceremony for the pope at Sakhir air base in Awali Nov. 6, 2022. At far right is Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar mosque and university.

AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) -- Traveling as a "sower of peace" to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis further strengthened ties with the Muslim world and witnessed the joy and vitality of its minority and predominately expatriate Christian population.

Published in International
September 28, 2022

Pope Francis set to be first pope to visit Bahrain

People ride their bikes during sunset in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2020. The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis will visit Bahrain Nov. 3-6, 2022.

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis intends to visit the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain Nov. 3-6.

Published in Faith