Vatican city: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Head of the Catholic Church, received Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting highlighted the vital role of interfaith dialogue in promoting peace and human fraternity and in addressing global conflicts and crises.
Judge Abdelsalam stated that the meeting represented an important opportunity to consolidate the efforts of faith leaders in calling for an end to conflicts and in fostering peace.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, in cooperation with Al Azhar, to strengthen the role of religious leaders and institutions in the pursuit of peace.