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Pope visits birthplace of Islam

Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born. He hopes the historic trip will foster peace through religious dialogue.

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Pope visits birthplace of Islam

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  1. Pope visits birthplace of Islam

  2. Pope Francis and Grand Imam of al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb kiss each other after signing a document on fighting extremism, during an inter-religious meeting at the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4.

  3. Pope Francis greet people as he arrives to hold a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

  4. Pope Francis kisses a child during a visit to the St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  5. Pope Francis holds a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  6. People hold a Palestinian flag as Pope Francis holds a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

  7. Pope Francis arrives at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  8. Pope Francis arrives at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  9. Pope Francis waves as he arrives to hold a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

  10. Pope Francis greets people during a visit to the St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5, 2019. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  11. Pope Francis holds a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

  12. Pope Francis arrives at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  13. Pope Francis gestures during a farewell ceremony before leaving Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates February 5. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS

  14. Pope Francis is welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi International airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 3. WAM/via REUTERS

  15. Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with the Muslim Council of Elders at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4. Vatican Media/ via REUTERS

  16. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church is greeted by an Emirati boy upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi International airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 3. WAM/via REUTERS

  17. Pope Francis is seen during a visit to the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

  18. Pope Francis attends a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates February 4. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS

  19. Pope Francis attends a meeting with the Muslim Council of Elders at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS

  20. Pope Francis attends a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates February 4. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS

  21. Pope Francis is seen upon arrival to a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates February 4. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

  22. Pope Francis meets Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi,

  23. Pope Francis stands next to Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

  24. Pope Francis gestures during a farewell ceremony before leaving Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates February 5, 2019. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

  25. Pope Francis blesses a child before celebrating a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5, 2019. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

  26. Pope Francis waves as he arrives to hold a mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 5, 2019. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

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