Meeting of Pope Francis and Prince Salman

3 February 2020 - Pope Francis received the Crown Prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in an audience at the Vatican.

The prince invited Pope Francis to visit his country. "I hope you will visit Bahrain, and maybe next time you will be honored to receive Your Holiness", the Prince told Pope Francis.

The meeting lasted for 30 minutes. The prince noted that Christians are not seen as guests, but as citizens of the country.

The prince presented the Pope with a small coffer with geometric figures evoking seasons. The Pope gave the prince a medallion with an inscription about peace.

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