POPE FRANCIS PRAYS INISTANBUL MOSQUEA presentation byJULIAN E. SAMEK

WHERE AND WHEN DID THIS STORY TAKE PLACE?

- November 29, 2014

- Istanbul, Turkey

- One of Istanbul’s most important mosques

WHAT ARE THE MAIN DETAILS ANDFACTS 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.

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.

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.