UAE Leaders Remember Pope Francis as a Symbol of Peace and Tolerance

Post by : Omar Nasser

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President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, shared kind words about Pope Francis after his death. He said the Pope was a strong voice for peace, love, and unity. Sheikh Mohamed said the Pope worked with the UAE for many years to support these good values for all people. He also said that the Pope was always against war. Sheikh Mohamed sent his deep sadness and prayers to all Catholics across the world.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also shared his sadness. He said the Pope was a great leader who cared about people and always tried to bring peace. He said the Pope’s kind heart touched many people. Sheikh Mohammed also said that the Pope’s memory of being simple and bringing people of different faiths together will stay in the minds of many for a long time.

Pope Francis did something very special in 2019. He became the first Pope to visit the Arabian land. He came to the UAE and prayed with over 120,000 people in a big open-air prayer at Zayed Sports City stadium. It was a big moment of peace and friendship.

During his visit, he also met with Muslim leaders and joined a big meeting with more than 700 people from many different religions. This showed his deep care for friendship among different faiths. Pope Francis also signed a special paper with the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Dr. Ahmad Al Tayyeb. This paper talked about living together in peace and loving each other, no matter the religion.

Pope Francis will be remembered by people from all over the world as a kind man who believed in peace and friendship.