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Pope Francis praises Moroccans for welcoming migrants and rejecting fanaticism

Pope Francis' Morocco trip is aimed at promoting moderate Islam and showing solidarity with migrants fleeing to Europe. In February, Francis visited the UAE, where he emphasized the need for inter-faith dialogue.

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