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Daily News Egypt
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Pope Francis dies, Al-Sisi, Al-Azhar Grand Imam offer condolences
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced on Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Standing sombrely behind a microphone at the Vatican, Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the pope's death. 'At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,' said Farrell, an American of Irish origin who becomes the Vatican's de facto administrator following a pope's death. Mourners, some reportedly in tears, quickly gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome, where Francis had blessed the faithful for Easter just a day earlier. The death of Francis, often described as a humble champion of the poor, creates a leadership vacuum for more than one billion Catholics worldwide. It also leaves the church's cardinals facing a critical decision on whether to choose a successor who will continue his welcoming, global approach or one who might restore the more doctrinaire path of his predecessors. Condolences began arriving from international figures. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expressed 'deep sorrow and sadness' in mourning Pope Francis, according to a statement from the presidency. The statement said the Pope 'left behind a great human legacy that will remain engraved in the conscience of humanity.' It described Pope Francis as an 'exceptional global figure' who 'devoted his life to serving the values of peace and justice, worked tirelessly to promote tolerance and understanding between religions, and built bridges of dialogue between peoples.' The Egyptian presidency added that he 'was a supporter of the Palestinian cause, defending legitimate rights, and calling for an end to conflicts and the achievement of a just and lasting peace.' The statement concluded that the loss of Pope Francis 'represents a grave loss for the entire world, as he was a voice for peace, love and mercy, and an example to be followed in devotion to noble values.' President Al-Sisi extended his sincere condolences to the Vatican state and the Pope's followers and admirers. Separately, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, mourned his 'brother in humanity,' Pope Francis. In a statement, Al-Tayeb described the Pope as a 'man of humanity of a high calibre' whose life journey was 'devoted to working for humanity, supporting the causes of the weak, and backing dialogue between religions and different cultures.' The Grand Imam emphasised that Pope Francis was an 'outstanding human symbol' who spared no effort in serving humanity's message. He noted that the relationship between Al-Azhar, a premier seat of Sunni Islamic learning, and the Vatican had 'developed during his era,' starting with the Pope's attendance at Al-Azhar's World Conference on Peace in 2017. Al-Tayeb specifically highlighted the signing of the 'historic Document on Human Fraternity in 2019, which would not have emerged to the world without sincere intention, despite the challenges and difficulties surrounding it.' He also referred to other joint meetings and projects that expanded significantly in recent years and 'contributed to advancing the momentum of Islamic-Christian dialogue.' The Grand Imam recalled Pope Francis's 'keenness to consolidate the relationship with Al-Azhar and the Islamic world, through his visits to several Islamic and Arab countries, and through his opinions that showed fairness and humanity, especially regarding the aggression on Gaza and countering hateful Islamophobia.' Sheikh Al-Tayeb extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the followers of the Catholic Church worldwide and to the late Pope Francis's family.
See - Sada Elbalad
20-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
MCE Congratulates Al-Azhar Grand Imam on 15th Anniversary of His Inauguration
Mohamed Mandour The Muslim Council of Elders extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of his inauguration as Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, which falls on March 19. Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, stated that under Imam Al-Tayeb's leadership, Al-Azhar has witnessed significant progress and a remarkable transformation across all academic and religious spheres. During this period, Al-Azhar has reclaimed its global leadership by actively promoting the true essence of Islam and countering all forms of hatred, racism, extremism, terrorism, and Islamophobia. The Secretary-General further emphasized that, driven by his deep belief in the importance of fostering dialogue and promoting a culture of tolerance and coexistence, Imam Al-Tayeb has dedicated these years to strengthening dialogue between East and West, uniting the ranks of the Muslim Ummah, and reaffirming the crucial role of religion in the lives of nations and societies. He has also actively encouraged religious leaders and figures to collaborate in addressing global challenges and advancing the values of tolerance, peace, and human fraternity. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Egypt Today
23-02-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Grand Imam of Azhar wishes Pope Francis speedy recovery
Sheikh Ahmed Tayeb welcomed Pope Francis in Cairo in 2017 CAIRO – 23 February 2025: The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb wished Pope Francis of the vatican a speedy recovry. 'I pray to Allah to grant my dear brother, Pope Francis, a swift recovery and to bless him with good health and well-being so that he may continue his journey in serving humanity,' Sheikh Al-Tayeb said on his Facebook page on Sunday. Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he is being treated from pneumonia, the Vatican News reported Holy See Press Office on February 22, 2025. It added that Pope's condition is very critcal and 'the Pope is not out of danger' and the blood tests also showed 'thrombocytopenia, associated with anemia.' Last year in February, the Grand Imam praised Pope Francis as a man of humanity of a high caliber in a meeting on Thursday with a US religious dialogue delegation. Al-Tayeb said the convergence of visions with Pope Francis led us to create the Document on Human Fraternity, which took a full year of hard work to come out to the world in its current form. Pope Francis and Al-Tayeb signed the Document of Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together in February 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with the aim of promoting coexistence among religions. Since Pope Francis assumed the papacy of the Holy See, relations between Al-Azhar, a leading Sunni Islamic institute representing over 2 billion people worldwide, and the Vatican has improved and resumed after several years of tension. This restoration followed the accusations made by Al-Azhar against the late Pope Benedict XVI, who was criticized for 'addressing Islam negatively.' Additionale reporting by Amr Mohamed Kandil
