Abou El-Enein mourns death of Pope Francis

Parliament deputy speaker MP Mohamed Abou El-Enein mourned the death of pope Francis, who passed away this morning at the age of 88.

MP Mohamed Abou El-Enein wrote: “I mourn with deep sadness and sorrow the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died today after a humanitarian journey filled with love and peace, brimming with giving and generosity, and an immortal journey in supporting humanitarian cooperation and dialogue among religions and civilizations, and spreading the values of tolerance and justice among all societies in the world.

"Peace be upon the soul of Pope Francis, who lived for peace, calling for it and striving to spread it and empower it on the earth. His stances remain immortal in the human conscience, foremost among them his support for the Palestinian cause, with free and sacred calls to end the war and conflict, grant the Palestinians their legitimate rights, and establish their independent state."

" Peace be upon the soul of an icon of peace and love. His memory will always shine in every scene of support for truth, justice, and humanity. His spirit will be present in the conscience and hearts of all peoples struggling for peace, and his name will be immortalized in the annals of righteousness and humanity.

He added, "We offer our sincere condolences to the Vatican, the Catholic Church, and the entire world over the death of this great symbol and wise voice. We pray to God to make his path a path of guidance to love, tolerance, and peace."