The Muslim Council of Elders—its Chairman, members, and Secretary-General, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam—mourns the passing of His Eminence Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity. Cardinal Ayuso passed away today after a remarkable life dedicated to fostering dialogue and building bridges of understanding and coexistence.

The Council extends its deepest condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church, the Catholic Church, and the Cardinal's family. Cardinal Ayuso was a true embodiment of dedication and commitment to promoting dialogue and strengthening the values of fraternity. The Council recognizes his invaluable contributions and pioneering initiatives that significantly advanced interfaith and intercultural dialogue, particularly in Christian-Muslim relations.