Morocco’s hidden Christians see pope trip as chance to push for freedom


  • World
  • Friday, 22 Mar 2019

FILE PHOTO: Catholics pray in Saint Pierre Cathedral in Rabat November 12, 2008. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo

RABAT (Reuters) - Moroccan converts to Christianity, a tiny minority in an overwhelmingly Muslim country, are looking to Pope Francis' visit next week as an chance to press their demands for religious freedom.

Francis will spend two days in Rabat on his first trip to the North African country from March 30-31 - the first visit there by any pope in nearly 35 years.

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