Africa: Pope Francis' Friendship With Other Religions Promoted Paths of Peace

Africa: Pope Francis' Friendship With Other Religions Promoted Paths of Peace

[Independent (Kampala)] Vatican, Italy -- The first visit of a Pope to the Arabian Peninsula and to Iraq; his dear friendship with Rabbi Abraham Skorka in Argentina and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayyeb; frequent visits to synagogues; condemnations of the Shoah and anti-Semitism; joint declarations with interfaith leaders committing to peace, harmony, and opposing religious extremism.

Faith leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis

People across Australia have been gathering to mourn the late Pope Francis, and religious leaders spanning multiple faiths are paying tribute. Ukrainian-born Melbourne bishop, Mykola Bychok, is set to be among those voting to select the next Pope.

Religious leaders remember Pope Francis' interfaith legacy

As tributes from around the world pour in for the late Pope Francis, many remember him as a champion of interfaith unity. Francis often traveled the world to meet with leaders from other religions. For a pope who spent much of his life bringing communities together, it was only fitting that Vatican City welcomed people of all faiths during Francis’ final Easter. “He was a true leader of the world, and I can tell you as a Muslim that he had won t…

Remembering the Interfaith Efforts of Pope Francis

Home / Newsroom / Remembering the Interfaith Efforts of Pope Francis The Tuohy Center Remembers the Interfaith Efforts of Pope Francis April 23, 2025 Share on social facebook twitter We join the rest of the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, whose efforts on behalf of interreligious understanding were an inspiration to us all. In choosing his name, Pope Francis sought to reclaim for the church the spirit of …