Pope Francis arrives in Bahrain and calls for respect for human rights

The visit is Pope Francis’s second to a Gulf Arab country, following his 2019 landmark trip to Abu Dhabi

Pope Francis welcomes Iranian official at the Vatican

Ayatollah Alireza Aarafi told the Pope that Iran expects the Catholic Church to stand against oppression everywhere, including Palestine

Pope Francis postpones trip to Lebanon due to health issues

The Pope announced his plans to visit Lebanon when President Michel Aoun visited the Vatican last March

Bahraini activists urge Pope to address persecution, human rights abuses

The Al-Khalifa monarchy is known for its heavy persecution of the country's Shia majority, and for stripping dissidents of their citizenships

‘We will continue building ties with Israel’: Bahrain

Bahrains' top official said Netanyahu's victory was "natural and always expected"

Lebanese president emphasizes Hezbollah has no influence on the country’s security

President Aoun's comments were made after he and Pope Francis spoke about the 'peaceful religious co-existence' between various sects that exists in Lebanon