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Religious Leaders Honour Pope Francis’ Peace Legacy

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Religious leaders from around the world have paid heartfelt tributes to Pope Francis, recognising his enduring commitment to peace, interfaith dialogue, and global humanitarian efforts.

Leading voices across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and other faith traditions acknowledged the Pope’s moral leadership and his role in promoting compassion, social justice, and environmental responsibility.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, described Pope Francis as “a brother in faith and a tireless shepherd of unity,” praising their joint efforts in advocating for ecological sustainability and refugee protection.

Other notable tributes came from the Archbishop of Canterbury, who lauded the Pope’s courage in addressing poverty and inequality.

The Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb of Al-Azhar of Egypt emphasised the Pope’s sincere efforts in fostering Muslim-Christian harmony.

The Chief Rabbi David Lau of Israel extended condolences to the global Catholic community, recognising the Pope’s efforts in fighting anti-Semitism and fostering Jewish-Christian relations.

The Dalai Lama referred to the Pope as “a man of profound wisdom, whose compassion transcended religious boundaries.”

The Church of England also posted on X, “A prayer following the death of Pope Francis.”

The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Cardinal Nichols, honoured the Pope, saying, “A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being, especially those who are poor or marginalised, is now silent.”

In Nigeria, the chief imam of the Lagos State University (LASU) Muslim community, Amidu Sanni, described the news as a “rude shock”, describing the pontiff as an iconic leader whose legacy of universal peace will be long remembered.

“His loss is devastating, as he was an icon of peaceful religious coexistence and world peace.

“The Pope inspired hope for a new world order based on pluralism and the protection of the vulnerable, not brute force.

“The LASU Muslim community, along with the wider Muslim ummah, extend their condolences to the Catholic world and Christendom,” said Mr Sanni.

Mr Sanni also noted the significance of the Pope’s final Easter Monday address, which focused on peace, love, and solidarity with the oppressed, particularly Palestinians in Gaza and those held hostage.

He urged that the Pope’s memory be honoured by reaffirming faith and commitment to improving life at all levels.

He also stressed the importance of addressing global tensions threatening peace in regions such as Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.

The tributes follow a series of recent statements by Pope Francis calling for global solidarity and spiritual renewal in the face of growing geopolitical and environmental crises.

 

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