Pope Francis visited one of Istanbul's most important mosques on November 29, 2014, where he prayed silently for two minutes facing east with Istanbul's Grand Mufti in a show of Christian-Muslim understanding. The Pope's act sent a powerful message of religious tolerance and understanding at a time when nearby countries were experiencing violent Islamic assaults on Christians.
2. WHERE AND WHEN DID
THIS STORY TAKE PLACE?
? - November 29, 2014
? - Istanbul, Turkey
? - One of Istanbul¡¯s most important
mosques
3. WHAT ARE THE MAIN DETAILS AND
FACTS 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.