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Friday, 8 February 2019

Picture:Pope Francis lands in Abu Dhabi for historic Gulf visit

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Pope Francis is seen during his visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 3, 2019. Andrew Medichini/Pool via REUTERS

Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday February 3rd 2019 to begin a historic three-day visit. A pope is making a trip to the UAE for the first time ever.  
Pope Francis was greeted by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who escorted him to meet Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar mosque and university, one of the main seats of learning of Sunni Islam. The pontiff embraced him.
Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis is welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 3, 2019. Andrew Medichini/Pool via REUTERS

Pope Francis shakes hands with Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed el-Tayeb, Egyptian Imam of al-Azhar Mosque, upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi International airport , UAE, February 3, 2019. WAM/Handout via REUTERS

Prior to his flight to the Gulf, Pope Francis tweeted: “I am about to leave for the United Arab Emirates. I am visiting that Country as a brother, in order to write a page of dialogue together, and to travel paths of peace together. Pray for me!”
Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis speaks to reporters aboard a plane on the way to Abu Dhabi February 3, 2019. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/Pool
Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis is welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 3, 2019. Andrew Medichini/Pool via REUTERS
Pope Francis in UAE
Pope Francis is greeted by an Emirati boy upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi International airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 3, 2019. 

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