INTERFAITH CONFERENCE: Pope Francis set to visit UAE first time in the history

Head of Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis is set to visit Abu Dhabi today.

In a report on BBC news, Pope Francis is being invited by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan in an effort to take part in an interfaith conference.

Moresoe, the landmark trip will also feature a Mass on Tuesday that is expected to draw 120,000 people.

However, the visit being the first will be carefully watched for any references to the war in Yemen.

Pope Francis has condemned the conflict, in which the UAE is involved as part of a Saudi-led coalition. Therefore coming on a peaceful mission.