Papal UAE Visit News
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Pope Francis sends greetings ahead of UAE visit
Feb 01, 2019
In a video message sent on Thursday, Pope Francis greets the people of the United Arab Emirates, and looks forward to marking a new step in the history of interreligious relations.
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120 member choir takes shape to sing for the Papal Mass in Abu Dhabi on 05 February
Jan 31, 2019
A multinational 120-member choir comprising of singers from 9 churches of the UAE have come together to sing at the Papal Mass on February 5th at the Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. The Papal Choir will be accompanied by an organ and a ten-member brass ensemble.
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UAE announces holiday for private sector workers attending Pope Francis's Mass
Jan 31, 2019
February 5 will be a public holiday for private sector workers with tickets to the event.
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Bishop Hinder: The Pope in Arabia will be a bridge for dialogue with Muslims and Asian migrants
Jan 31, 2019
For the local migrant community, the pontiff's visit constitutes "encouragement and a recognition" of their value. A "multinational and multicultural" Church of people is "united under the same sky". There is a "beautiful climate" in the Emirates. Muslim media have been paying close attention to the visit, which will boost interfaith dialogue.
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UAE reveals free transport plan for Pope Francis event
Jan 31, 2019
Free buses are being provided by the UAE Government, designed to ensure that the 135,000 attendees are able to access the Papal Mass on February 5.
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Mgr Machado with Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi: The Church must go everywhere
Jan 30, 2019
From 3 to 5 February 2019 the pontiff will be in the Emirates for his first official visit to the Arabian Peninsula. The archbishop of Vasai describes friendships between the Great Imams of Al-Azhar and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. For him, Indian Islam is “a phenomenon by itself ".
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Christians and Muslims wait with joy for the visit of the pope, 'builder of bridges'
Jan 29, 2019
For about a million Catholics, the Pope's visit will be a "milestone" in interfaith dialogue and the local community’s development. The parish priest at Saint Anthony’s Cathedral describes the visit as the “crowning” of the country’s tolerance. Egyptian, Jordanian and Filipino migrants speak of their experience. The government wants the visit to be a "Strong message" against those who use religion to divide.
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Tolerance-plus: Pope in Abu Dhabi will build on relations with Muslims
Jan 29, 2019
When Pope Francis visits Abu Dhabi Feb. 3-5, he will visit a land where interreligious tolerance is mandated by law; while Catholics in the United Arab Emirates count their blessings for that, the pope is expected to nudge for something more.
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Pope Francis to meet Grand Imam at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Jan 23, 2019
The historic visit also falls within the Year of Tolerance that is being observed by the UAE throughout 2019.
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Logo for Abu Dhabi's Human Fraternity Meeting revealed
Jan 23, 2019
In less than two weeks, two leading religious figures will meet in Abu Dhabi, in a show of unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.