Pope Francis wrapped up his two-day visit to Morocco with a mass attended by some 10,000 Catholics from across Morocco. Pope Francis trip to Rabat was a chance to highlight the active role played by Morocco in promoting inter-religious dialogue at home and internationally. The Pontiff encouraged greater fraternity between Christians and Muslims in Morocco, and urged Catholics to abstain from proselytism. Despite the rain, thousands lined up on the street to greet the Monarch and the Pope and thousand more attended their speeches in the esplanade. They also affirmed that the uniqueness, the spiritual dimension and special identity of Al-Quds Al-Sharif must be preserved and enhanced.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 31, 2019 22:07 UTC