Pope is undoubtedly immortal in the annals faith communities.
Pope Francis shook the church with sincerity. Encyclical, “Laudato Si,” a timely gift to humanity & encyclical "Fratelli Tutti," focused on the theme of fraternity & dedicated it to Sheikh Al-Tayyeb.
Condolence Statement from the office of Al-Sistani on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
https://imam-us.org/condolence-statement-on-the-passing-of-his-holiness-pope-francis
COMMUNITIES worldwide are in the mourning of this great religious leader. We pray that the Lord bestows upon him the highest blessings and eternal glory. At the age of 88, Pope Francis is no longer with us. He will undoubtedly remain immortalized in the annals of our community forever. As millions mourn his passing in the days ahead, will they honor his wishes? Will they extend same care and compassion to Gazans and Palestinians as he did?
I am overcome with profound sorrow and grief. Yet, alas, by placing our trust in the Lord, we recall the profound injunction in the Holy Qur'an: Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Rajeuun—"From Him we come and to Him we return." This serves as a solemn reminder that each day brings us closer to our inevitable end.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church who belonged to the order of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
He will be commemorated for his remarkable contributions to fostering friendship and dialogue between Christians and Muslims.
The Pope visits to Iraq created a few unforgettable moments, as he overcame the challenges of security and the Covid-19 pandemic to meet with the highest authority among Shiite Muslims, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Next came the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, who contributed to the writing of the encyclical "Fratelli Tutti," focused on the theme of fraternity and dedicated it to Sheikh Al-Tayyeb.
It is remarkable, the ‘Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.’ The other brilliant document was encyclical, “Laudato Si,” a timely gift to humanity.
Pope Francis' friendships and love for those of other faiths may not have moved mountains overnight, but he understood deeply that praying together as brothers and sisters’ plants seeds of peace and goodness, for “nothing is impossible for God.” If Allah command, it is dome Kun Fa-Yakoon.
Some article on Pope Francis contribution to Humanity.
Pope Visits Grand Ayatollah
https://kashmirobserver.net/2021/03/05/when-pope-visits-grand-ayatollah/
Pope Francis’ views on climate, morality deserve respect.
Under Pope Francis, will Catholics reach out to Muslims?
https://www.mcall.com/2013/03/29/mohammed-khaku-under-pope-francis-will-catholics-reach-out-to-muslims/
Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si,” is a great and timely gift to humanity.
https://muslims4peace.org/conservation-and-environmentalism-in-islam/
I came to think of this meeting with Sistani today. A rare meeting, but obviously a fruitful meeting. Hopefully the dialogue with continue also after the Pope now have passed away. Let it be a reminder of the close ties that exist if only we are willing to see them.