The Muslim Council of Elders, comprising its chairman, members, and Secretary-General, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, extend their deepest condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church, on the passing of Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

The Muslim Council of Elders affirms that Cardinal Miguel Ayuso was an exemplary figure in dedicated service to humanity and is remembered for his efforts in enhancing relations with Muslims in general, and specifically with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Muslim Council of Elders, as well as his prominent role in disseminating and promoting the noble human values enshrined in the Document on Human Fraternity.