11 August 2013 Last updated at 15:39 GMT
The Pope has chosen to continue working at the Vatican during the summerPope Francis has urged Christians and Muslims to work together to promote mutual respect, particularly by educating new generations of believers.
He greeted Muslims around the world during his Sunday blessing of pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square in Rome.
He said that "our brothers'' the Muslims had just concluded their holy month of Ramadan, dedicated to fasting, prayer and alms-giving.
The Pope spoke from his studio window overlooking the square.
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