Pope Francis Makes ‘Historic’ Gulf Tour Amid Yemen Crisis and Christian Repression The pope on Sunday became the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula, on a trip intended to improve relations with the Muslim world and bolster the Mideast’s persecuted Christian minority. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Bombed Yemen Funeral Based on False InformationAttacks by ISIS Kill Dozens in IraqRise of Saudi Prince Shatters Decades of Royal TraditionIndia Police Pressed to Act in Girl’s Death After FastStampede Kills at Least 24 at Hindu Ceremony in IndiaAmerican Aid Worker Kidnapped in Niger, Official Says