Pope Francis has called on Moroccans to fight fanaticism during a visit to promote inter-faith dialogue. He was met at the airport by King Mohammed VI and driven to the capital Rabat, where he gave…
Pope Francis has called on Moroccans to fight fanaticism during a visit to promote inter-faith dialogue.
The pontiff is to meet migrants and Muslim leaders, and hold a Mass for the country’s small Roman Catholic community this weekend. To a crowd of thousands, Pope Francis said it was “essential to oppose fanaticism” and for the faithful to “live as brothers”.
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