Saturday 4 February 2017 - 09:30

Pope responds to Muslim Scholar’s Christmas Message

Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic world, responds to the letter written by Head of the Shia Scholars’ European Union in which he appreciates the cleric’s Christmas message.

Hawzah News Agency- The text of the message is as follows:

Dear Ayatullah Ramezani

Pope Francis is pleased to have heard your nice and cordial Christmas message and he wholeheartedly expresses gratitude for your warm words regarding solidarity among divine religions.

During the New Year season, his eminence prays for world peace and voices solidarity with all those who are struggling with war and terrorism around the world. Pope Francis also prays to God to reward your efforts in promoting human prosperity and peace; He prays to God to bless you in 2017.

Kindest regards!

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