Pope Francis signs Human Fraternity Document in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

The pontiff and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar sign document in presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence right; Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, left; Pope Francis, second left; and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif, sign a commemorative stone at The Founders Memorial. Hamad Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The signatures on a commemorative stone after the signing of the "Human Fraternity" document at The Founders Memorial. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Pope Francis and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb greet each other after signing the Human Fraternity Document at the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi. AFP

The religious leaders exchange documents. AFP

Pope Francis shakes hands with Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb. Reuters

The document seeks to encourage fraternal relationships between all people, bring an end to conflicts and help the poorest in society. AFP

Pope Francis signs the document. AFP

Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb signs the document. AFP

Pope Francis delivers a speech during the Founder's Memorial event. AFP

Pope Francis at the Founder's Memorial. The memorial is tribute to the UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Reuters

Pope Francis on stage. Reuters

Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb delivers his speech. AFP

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai delivers a speech during the Founder's Memorial event. AFP

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - (L-R) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, attend the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region (L), HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (2nd L) and HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member (2nd R), attend the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Pope Francis adjusts his earphones. AFP

Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar arrive at the Founders Memorial. AFP

The event at the Founder's Memorial is a part of the Human Fraternity Meeting, which has been taking place in Abu Dhabi this week. AP Photo

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 4, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - Guests watch His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif on screens deliver a speech during the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Eissa Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

The Founder's Memorial stage in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 04, 2019: Day two of the UAE papal visit - HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (C), His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church (R) and His Eminence Dr Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif (L), arrive at the Human Fraternity Meeting, at The Founders Memorial. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

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The pontiff and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar sign document in presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

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