# Document on Human Fraternity (2019)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/2019-document-on-human-fraternity
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Themes: Schism

Pope Francis and Ahmed el-Tayeb sign the Abu Dhabi document. At this point in the timeline (4 February 2019), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Francis (13 March 2013 – 21 April 2025).

## Why it matters
Document on Human Fraternity mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Francis](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-francis)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Document on Human Fraternity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_on_Human_Fraternity)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Document on Human Fraternity](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Document+on+Human+Fraternity)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)