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Pope Francis meets with the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib at the Vatican May 23, 2016.

Vatican, Al-Azhar team up to counter religious justification for violence

Feb 21, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican and one of Islam’s most renowned schools of Sunni thought are joining forces to discuss how they can... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib at the Vatican May 23, 2016.

Vatican, Al-Azhar to officially resume dialogue

Oct 21, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Friday, the Vatican announced it will be sending a representative to Egypt to set plans for the official re-launching... Read more

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square, April 2, 2016.

Pope takes new step in relaunching dialogue with Al-Azhar

Jul 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

Less than two months after one of Sunni Islam’s highest authorities came to the Vatican following several years of icy... Read more

al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.

Pope Francis wants more dialogue with Islam. Is Egypt the key?

Feb 25, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For Pope Francis, dialogue with Islam is a core issue. He recently voiced hopes to meet a major Sunni leader:... Read more