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Video Message from The Holy Father Pope Francis on the occasion of the inauguration of the ‘Faith Pavilion’ at #cop28 in Dubai. His message is for religious unity and Peace & Climate.
December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023
Full text of Pope Francis’s message:
Dear brothers and sisters,
I warmly greet you, and I deeply regret not being able to be with you. I entrust Cardinal Parolin with the message I would have liked to convey to you, and I want to say ‘thank you’. Thank you, because for the first time, you have created a faith pavilion within the COP conference. And thank you because this testifies to the willingness to work together. Today, the world needs alliances that are not against someone, but for the benefit of everyone. It is urgent that religions, without falling into the trap of syncretism, set a good example by working together; not for their own interests or those of a particular group, but for the interests of our world. Among these, the most important right now are peace and climate.
Let us, as religious representatives, set an example to show that change is possible, to demonstrate respectful and sustainable lifestyles, and let us fervently ask the leaders of nations to preserve our common home. This is particularly requested by the little ones and the poor, whose prayers reach the throne of the Most High. For their future and the future of all, let us safeguard creation and protect our common home; let us live in peace and promote peace.
Thank you.
Dear brothers and sisters,
I warmly greet you, and I deeply regret not being able to be with you. I entrust Cardinal Parolin with the message I would have liked to convey to you, and I want to say ‘thank you’. Thank you, because for the first time, you have created a faith pavilion within the COP conference. And thank you because this testifies to the willingness to work together. Today, the world needs alliances that are not against someone, but for the benefit of everyone. It is urgent that religions, without falling into the trap of syncretism, set a good example by working together; not for their own interests or those of a particular group, but for the interests of our world. Among these, the most important right now are peace and climate.
Let us, as religious representatives, set an example to show that change is possible, to demonstrate respectful and sustainable lifestyles, and let us fervently ask the leaders of nations to preserve our common home. This is particularly requested by the little ones and the poor, whose prayers reach the throne of the Most High. For their future and the future of all, let us safeguard creation and protect our common home; let us live in peace and promote peace.
Thank you.
Remarks of His Eminence Dr. Ahmad Al-Tayeb Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders
On the Occasion of the Signing of the “Call of Conscience: The Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for #COP28,
Telerecorded to be broadcast at Dubai Expo City, UAE on Jumada Al-‘Oula 19, 1445 AH/December 3, 2023 AC
On the Occasion of the Signing of the “Call of Conscience: The Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for #COP28,
Telerecorded to be broadcast at Dubai Expo City, UAE on Jumada Al-‘Oula 19, 1445 AH/December 3, 2023 AC
The final part of the “Call of Conscience: The Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for #COP28” concerns terror and violence around the world and then in the final paragraph directly addresses the ongoing IDF operations against civilians in Gaza.
“I should not conclude my speech without issuing a heartfelt plea from an ordinary Muslim man, who mourns the suffering of the vulnerable, poor, and oppressed peoples.
Mine is the outcry of a human being alarmed by the horror of the relentless terrorist killing machine, wielded by the merciless against the innocent citizens of the world, encompassing men, women, children, infants, and even the unborn.
I am equally disturbed by the acts of violence, sabotage, and destruction observed in the occupied land of Palestine. Therefore, I implore the world: It is time to halt these atrocious, criminal wars. I am convinced that if they persist in this manner - God forbid - we will be left with neither a viable environment nor a livable climate for our children or future generations.
Thank you all!
May Allah’s Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon you!
Ahmad Al-Tayeb
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Headquarters of Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif,
Jumada Al-‘Oula 17, 1445 AH/ December 1, 2023 AC”
ENDS
“I should not conclude my speech without issuing a heartfelt plea from an ordinary Muslim man, who mourns the suffering of the vulnerable, poor, and oppressed peoples.
Mine is the outcry of a human being alarmed by the horror of the relentless terrorist killing machine, wielded by the merciless against the innocent citizens of the world, encompassing men, women, children, infants, and even the unborn.
I am equally disturbed by the acts of violence, sabotage, and destruction observed in the occupied land of Palestine. Therefore, I implore the world: It is time to halt these atrocious, criminal wars. I am convinced that if they persist in this manner - God forbid - we will be left with neither a viable environment nor a livable climate for our children or future generations.
Thank you all!
May Allah’s Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon you!
Ahmad Al-Tayeb
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Headquarters of Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif,
Jumada Al-‘Oula 17, 1445 AH/ December 1, 2023 AC”
ENDS
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