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Date of source: Monday, May 5, 2025
In light of the personal nature of these reflections on the legacy of Pope Francis, this content is open access.
With deep sorrow and heartfelt grief, I have received the news of the death of Pope Francis. He was a sincere voice of wisdom, compassion, courage and acceptance of his fellow...
Date of source: Sunday, May 4, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a wave of criticism after posting an AI-generated image of himself wearing white papal robes and pointing skyward on his Truth Social platform. The post was released after he had ironically stated that he wanted to become the next pope. The joke comes at a...
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2025
Social media platforms were filled with posts mourning the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88 after suffering from various illnesses during the twelve years of his papacy. Many Christian figures in Jordan and...
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2025
Grand Imām of al-Azhar Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb mourned Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday (April 21), praising him as a man who "dedicated his life to serving humanity, advocating for the oppressed, and supporting interfaith and intercultural dialogues."
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The late pope was not a pope like the others. He must be commemorated. The Zionists did not hold him in their hearts. And for that reason alone, he should be praised. Papa Francis bowed out as he had lived: by the side of the besieged. A few hours before his death, during the Easter blessing, he...
Date of source: Saturday, April 26, 2025
As soon as he acceded to the papal throne, Francis wanted, against all odds, to establish a special dialogue between the two great universal religions, Islam and Christianity. Representing between them more than half of the world's inhabitants, Jorge Mario Bergoglio felt that they had a duty to...
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2025
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is running the affairs of the Holy See in the Vatican, announced in a statement the death of Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church on Monday (April 21).
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
President ʿAbd el-Fattāḥ el-Sīsī has delivered a number of messages conveying the state’s vision for raising moderate and responsible individuals who are capable of making positive contributions to our society, highlighting the importance of emulating Imam al-Sayūṭī as a role model, as he made an...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Lebanese President Joseph ʿAoūn mourned the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday. He dedicated himself to peace and humanity, calling for love and confronting hate.