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Pope Francis visits Heydar Mosque in Baku

2 October 2016 17:43 (UTC+04:00)
Pope Francis visits Heydar Mosque in Baku

By Trend

Pope Francis, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, visited the Heydar Mosque in Baku.

The Pontiff met with Chairman of the Clerical Office of Caucasus Muslims Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade and representatives of religious communities in Azerbaijan.

Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade provided information about Heydar Mosque.

They then exchanged keepsakes.

Pope Francis and Allahshukur Pashazade then had a private meeting.

Pope Francis and Allahshukur Pashazade then addressed representatives of religious communities in Azerbaijan.

The Pontiff spoke with leaders of the religious communities.

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