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POPE FRANCIS PRAYS INISTANBUL MOSQUEA presentation byJULIAN E. SAMEK
WHERE AND WHEN DID THIS STORY TAKE PLACE?
- November 29, 2014
- Istanbul, Turkey
- One of Istanbul’s most important mosques
WHAT ARE THE MAIN DETAILS ANDFACTS OF THIS STORY?
- On Saturday, November 29, Pope Francis visited an Istanbul Mosque.
- In a show of Christian-Muslim understanding, he prayed silently with Istanbul’s Grand Mufti for two minutes facing east.
WHO IS
AFFECTED BY THIS NEWS?
- Neighboring countries are going through violent Islamic assaults on Christians.
- The Pope gives a powerful message of understanding, even in dark times for nearby Christians.
HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO
THE HISTORY WE HAVE STUDIED?
- Religious Tolerance- Muslims considered Jews and Christians “people of the
book.”
- Mongols believed there was truth in every religion.
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