History: February 5 (#3)

History: February 5 (#3)
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February 5, 2019 Pope Francis becomes the first Pope in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his visit to Abu Dhabi.

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On February 5, in the year 2019: Pope Francis becomes the first Pope in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his visit to Abu Dhabi. The Arabian Peninsula, or simply Arabia, is a peninsula in West Asia.

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Why February 5, 2019 matters: Pope Francis becomes the first Po pe in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his visit to Abu Dhabi. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: February 5, 2019 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Pope Francis becomes the first Pope in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his visit to Abu Dhabi. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_Peninsula (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)