Pope Francis Worked to Unite Communities of Different Faiths: Sohail Ahmad Raza
Pope Francis Took a Courageous Stand on the Issue of Palestine: Director of Interfaith Relations

Director of Interfaith Relations at Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Sohail Ahmad Raza, expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the spiritual leader of the global Catholic Church, Pope Francis. He extended his sympathies to the global Christian community, particularly the Pakistani Catholic Christian community, and to the Vatican ambassador in Islamabad, Archbishop Germano Penemote. He praised the late Pope Francis for his efforts toward interfaith dialogue, peace, and humanitarianism.

Sohail Ahmad Raza stated that Pope Francis consistently took a bold stance against the rising trend of religious intolerance, stood for the eradication of terrorism, promoted peace, and championed interfaith harmony. He also adopted a courageous position on the Palestinian issue. The services of the late Pope Francis in promoting social and economic justice, humanity, dialogue, tolerance, and peace will always be remembered.

He further said that the late Pope’s practical commitment to interfaith harmony, compassion, peaceful coexistence, social justice, dialogue, and welfare of the underprivileged makes his legacy memorable. He was a strong global voice for peace and justice and worked to connect communities of different religions. He was a loving and compassionate personality who dedicated himself to the cause of peace and unity.