Monday, April 4, 2005

The Pope has passed on

Malaysian PM sends condolences to Vatican

PETALING JAYA: The tireless campaigns of Pope John Paul II for world peace, justice and human dignity will remain an enduring legacy in the minds of people regardless of faith, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.

The Prime Minister said Malaysia deeply admired the late pontiff’s campaigns, adding that the Pope embodied the qualities of spiritual piety and moral strength that earned him respect throughout the world.

“His message of religious tolerance, dialogue and reconciliation has contributed significantly in promoting better understanding between Christians and believers of other religions including Islam,” he said in his condolence message to the Vatican Cardinal Camerlengo, Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo yesterday. Read more...

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