Muslim Council of Elders Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on His Election as Head of the Catholic Church
The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, along with the Council’s esteemed members and its Secretary-General, His Excellency Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election as Head of the Catholic Church.
In a statement, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders said: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as Head of the Catholic Church. We are confident in continuing the journey of dialogue and fraternity with His Holiness in pursuit of peace, and in working together to promote the values of love, understanding, and mutual acquaintance—for a better world and a future in which all enjoy security, peace, and stability.”
In recent years, the Muslim Council of Elders and the Vatican have collaborated on numerous joint initiatives and efforts, which have had a profound impact in advancing interfaith and intercultural dialogue. These efforts have affirmed the pivotal role of faith leaders in addressing global challenges and culminated in the signing of the historic Document on Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi in 2019—widely recognized as one of the most important declarations in modern human history.