In his address to the Human Fraternity Majlis - Pope Francis praises the efforts of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in supporting human fraternity
His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church extended his congratulations to all participants in the Human Fraternity Majlis and those involved in the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, marking the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity. He also expressed his joy that the journey of dialogue, solidarity, and mutual respect which began in Abu Dhabi five years ago continues to spread tolerance, coexistence, and acceptance of others.
Pope Francis also praised the ongoing efforts and unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, for their valuable initiatives aimed at promoting the values of human fraternity, social solidarity, and the understanding that humans are not only equal but interconnected as brothers and sisters within one human family. He further emphasized that achieving human fraternity requires recognizing the importance of equality among people and promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The Muslim Council of Elders, in partnership with the Abrahamic Family House, the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in the United Arab Emirates and the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has organized for the first time, the Human Fraternity Majlis, coinciding with the International Day of Human Fraternity and the fifth anniversary of the signing of the historic Document on Human Fraternity by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, along with His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church, in Abu Dhabi in 2019.