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Inter-religious dialogue is not enough, Knowing one another will help rise up to the challenge of radicalism – King Mohammed VI

“Radicalism – whether it is motivated by religion or not – is due to failure to know one another, to ignorance of the other, and to ignorance pure and simple,” said King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, pointed out Saturday in Rabat. In a speech delivered at the Esplanade of the Hassan Mosque in […]

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Pope Francis Arrives in Morocco, Land of Religious Tolerance & Co-existence

Pope Francis started this Saturday a two-day visit to Morocco, a Muslim country wherein Muslims, Jews and Christians live in peace and harmony in a region threatened by growing extremism, populism and radicalism. Shortly after the Pope’s arrival in Rabat airport Saturday noon, King Mohammed VI, the Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince […]

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King Mohammed VI, Pope Francis join forces to promote inter-religious dialogue

The visit that Pope Francis is paying to Morocco at the invitation of King Mohammed VI stands as a milestone in inter-religious dialogue and coexistence. “Starting from the religious status and spiritual responsibility assumed by the Commander of the Faithful and His Holiness the Pope, this historic meeting will contribute to promoting the values of […]

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Pope Francis coming to Morocco as “a pilgrim of peace & fraternity”

On the eve of his visit to Morocco at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, Pope Francis expressed, on Thursday, his thanks to the Sovereign for this ‘gracious’ invitation. In a video message to the Moroccan people, Pope Francis says he is coming to the Kingdom as a “pilgrim of peace […]

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Morocco, Jordan Renew Full Support to Establishment of a Palestinian Independent State

King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, and King Abdullah II of Jordan have reiterated their full support to the Palestinian people for the recovery of all their legitimate rights, including their right to statehood. This came in the joint statement issued at the end of the working and friendship visit King Abdullah II paid […]

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Moratinos highlights King Mohammed VI’s commitment to cultural dialogue, coexistence

Miguel Angel Moratinos, the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, paid tribute to King Mohammed VI in Geneva on Monday for his commitment to strengthening spaces for cultural dialogue and coexistence, and consolidating the foundations of global peace. Moratinos, who was attending a meeting held in his honor by the United Nations Office […]

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King Abdullah II of Jordan expected in Morocco Wednesday

King Abdullah II of Jordan is expected in Morocco on Wednesday for a two-day friendship and working visit. King Abdullah II of Jordan will pay on Wednesday and Thursday a friendship and working visit to Morocco at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, the ministry of the royal household, protocol and chancellery announced. The Moroccan […]

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Pope’s visit puts Morocco at heart of interfaith dialogue

Pope Francis will pay a visit to Morocco on March 30-31 during which he will meet King Mohammed VI who also has the religious title of Commander of the Faithful. The visit puts the Kingdom on the forefront of international efforts to promote inter-religious dialogue. Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco stood out […]

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Morocco ships humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Mozambique

King Mohammed VI of Morocco ordered the shipment of an urgent humanitarian aid to Mozambique where a massive flood destroyed swathes of lands leaving victims and considerable damage to fields and infrastructure. The 39 tons of aid is composed mainly of tents, blankets and foodstuff that will be carried by the Royal Armed Forces, the […]

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President of Gabon returns home after hospitalization, convalescence in Morocco

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon headed Saturday for his home country after he spent about three months in Morocco for medical rehabilitation and convalescence. President Ali Bongo has been receiving medical treatment in Morocco since December at the invitation of King Mohammed VI. The Gabonese head of state had suffered a stroke while attending […]