Leaders of various religious confessions in Portugal, including Muslims, Hindus and Jewish, express admiration for the High Pontifice and regret their departure, recognizing their efforts to unite different creeds.
Not only from the Catholic world compliments to the . Other religious leaders highlight the Pope’s important role in building peace in the world.
Almost two years ago, this photograph became a relic on the phone and not only, from Sheik Munir, which has been the voice of Islam in Portugal for almost 40 years. He recalls the meeting with Francisco at the time of the World Youth Day.
He says the conversation will have a maximum of 15 minutes. The Lisbon Mosque magnet prayed for the Pope, remembering his unshakable moral voice for peaceful coexistence. Francis, whenever he could, repeated that all religions are a way to God.
The power of interreligious dialogue in a fragmented world was one of the main flags during the 12 years of Pontificate of Francis. In churches, in the mosques, in the temples, there is a deep regret for the departure of the Holy Father, simple and humble, who wanted to bring the world closer to the Catholic faith.
The president of the Hindu community in Portugal revealed who would like to see as the next head of the Catholic Church. The Israeli community of Lisbon also issued a note of deep regret.
Religious confessions from around the world have come together in the farewell of those who did everything to overthrow walls and build bridges.
