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Pope Francis greets Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar mosque and university, as they attend the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence, Nov. 4, 2022, in Al-Fida' Square at Sakhir Palace in Awali, Bahrain. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

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

Carol Glatz|Nov 7, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis speaks with reporters on the flight back to Rome from Bahrain Nov. 6, 2022. (CNS photo/Maurizio Brambatti pool via Reuters)

Pope: Chauvinism kills human progress; fight for equal rights must go on

Carol Glatz|Nov 6, 2022|3 Min Read

Catholics leaders join Pope Francis for a prayer service Nov. 6, 2022, in Sacred Heart Church in Manama, Bahrain. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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How prisoners are treated reflects level of dignity, hope of society, pope says

Carol Glatz|Nov 6, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis waves as he arrives for a meeting with young people at Sacred Heart School in Awali, Bahrain, Nov. 5, 2022. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

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Pope tells young people: Skip Google, search God first for advice

Carol Glatz|Nov 5, 2022|4 Min Read

Thousands of people from more than 100 countries join Pope Francis for Mass Nov. 5, 2022, in Bahrain National Stadium in Awali. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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Jesus gives people the power to love everyone, even enemies, pope says

Carol Glatz|Nov 5, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis and other Christian leaders participate in an ecumenical prayer service for peace Nov. 4, 2022, in Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Awali, Bahrain. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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Source of evil is rejecting God, one's neighbor, pope tells Muslim scholars

Carol Glatz|Nov 4, 2022|5 Min Read

Pope Francis, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hammad Al Khalifa attend the welcoming ceremony for the pontiff in the courtyard of Sakhir Palace Nov. 3, 2022. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

In Bahrain, pope calls for full religious freedom, no death penalty

Carol Glatz|Nov 3, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis walks with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, prime minister of Bahrain, during a private audience at the Vatican Feb. 3, 2020. Pope Francis is set to be the first pope to visit Bahrain Nov. 3-6, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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Focus on dialogue: Papal trip to highlight importance of opening doors

Carol Glatz|Oct 25, 2022|5 Min Read

Pope Francis poses for a photo with Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, crown prince of Bahrain, (third from left) and his delegation during a private audience at the Vatican in this Feb. 3, 2020, file photo. Pope Francis' visit to Bahrain Nov. 3-6 will make him the first pope to visit the archipelago nation in the Persian Gulf. (CNS photo/Reuters)

Vatican publishes schedule for papal trip to Bahrain

Carol Glatz|Oct 6, 2022|3 Min Read

People attend a liturgy for the consecration of Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Awali, Bahrain, Dec. 10, 2021. The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis will visit Bahrain Nov. 3-6, 2022. (CNS photo/Reuters)

Francis set to be first pope to visit Bahrain

Carol Glatz|Sep 28, 2022|2 Min Read

People attend a liturgy for the consecration of Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Awali, Bahrain, Dec. 10, 2021. It is the newest and largest cathedral in the Gulf region. (CNS photo/Reuters)

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Vatican official consecrates largest cathedral in Persian Gulf region

Dale Gavlak|Dec 10, 2021|4 Min Read

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