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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar mourns passing of Pope Francis

(Agencies file)
21 Apr 2025 17:42

CAIRO (WAM)

His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has expressed deep sorrow on the passing of Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, calling him a “distinguished humanitarian and dear friend.”

In a statement, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb praised the Pope for his unwavering dedication to humanity, describing him as a figure who “dedicated his life to serving humanity, advocating for the oppressed, refugees, and the marginalised.”

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar also highlighted the Pope's commitment to fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding among different cultures and religions.

He acknowledged the significant development in relations between the Vatican and Al-Azhar under Pope Francis’s leadership.

A landmark moment in this collaboration came in 2017 when the Pope participated in the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference, followed by the signing of the historic "Document on Human Fraternity" in 2019.

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