bystander www.bahrainthismonth.com/gallery 42 December 2022 His Holiness Pope Francis at the Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral. THE HISTORIC VISIT OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO BAHRAIN His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, led wellwishers in welcoming His Holiness Pope Francis and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival in Bahrain on a historic four-day official visit to the kingdom, at the invitation of His Majesty the King. HH Pope Francis was also welcomed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. During the visit, HM King Hamad held a meeting with HH Pope Francis, who participated in the Bahrain Dialogue Forum: East and West for Human Coexistence, held under the patronage of HM the King. The visit of His Holiness Pope Francis, which took place in November, is a proud moment in history for the Kingdom of Bahrain - a shining example of religious tolerance. The Bahrain journey marked his 39th Apostolic Visit abroad, second to the region, and 58th country visited since the start of his pontificate. HM King Hamad bid farewell to HH Pope Francis and the Grand Imam Shaikh of Al Azhar.
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