Catholics and Muslims

Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Iraq improves relations with Muslims

By Thomas Reese — March 10, 2021
(RNS) — Christians and Muslims will look back at this papacy as a turning point in their relationship.

After Egypt trip, Pope Francis hails ‘healthy secularism’ approach

By Josephine McKenna — May 3, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis said Egypt’s rich history and cultural heritage should be the basis for 'the construction of social and civil order' in which all citizens regardless of their origin or religion can work together.

Francis and Benedict: Two popes, two divergent approaches to Islam

By Christopher Lamb — May 2, 2017
ROME (RNS) During his brief visit to Egypt, Pope Francis showed his preference for engaging Islam to defuse religiously inspired violence. But will his approach work any better than that of his predecessor?
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