Pope urges ‘stable peace’ on visit to Azerbaijan

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Series Details 03.10.16
Publication Date 03/10/2016
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Pope Francis concluded on 2 October 2016 an official visit to Azerbaijan, a mainly Muslim country. During his stay, the Pope called for a 'stable peace', several months after pushing for an end to a territorial dispute with Armenia.

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The New York Times, 02.10.16: Pope Francis Notes Azerbaijan’s Religious Tolerance, Not Rights Abuses http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/03/world/asia/pope-francis-azerbaijan.html
The Wall Street Journal, 02.10.16: Pope Francis Concludes Visit to Georgia, Azerbaijan http://www.wsj.com/articles/pope-francis-to-tread-a-fine-line-in-azerbaijan-1475396121
Deutsche Welle, 02.10.16: Pope Francis visits oil-rich Azerbaijan http://dw.com/p/2Qo6
Euronews, 02.10.16: Pope holds mass for 'little flock' in majority Muslim Azerbaijan http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/02/pope-holds-mass-for-little-flock-in-majority-muslim-azerbaijan

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