Pope Francis (December 17th 1936 – April 21st 2025)
With deep gratitude and emotion, we pay tribute to Pope Francis—an unwavering witness of peace and a bridge between faiths.
MKD Society expresses profound sadnes at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis this morning. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community and all those who have been touched by his message of compassion, peace, and interfaith understanding.
His dedication to dialogue, especially with Muslims, forged a path of brotherhood that we, as volunteers of the Hizmet movement, have been honored to walk alongside.
Throughout his life, Pope Francis exemplified humility, openness, and commitment to dialogue, promoting harmony acros diverse communities worldwide. His profound piety, devotion to God, and lifelong dedication to the Church significantly shaped his mission. He notably advocated for social justice, emphasised the rights of dignity of all individuals, and highlighted environmental responsibility through his encyclical “Laudato Si.”
His dedication to serving humanity and his sincere engagement in interreligious conversations have left a lasting impact, inspiring countless individuals to build bridges of understanding and respect.
His words and deeds resonated deeply in our work, just as his unforgettable 2016 correspondence with Fethullah Gülen inspired countless interfaith gatherings.
Today, as we entrust him to the Lord with prayers and gratitude, we embrace his legacy: We will continue sowing hope, weaving dialogue, and laboring for a reconciled world, just as he and Gülen taught us. May their dream—a humanity united in love and respect—live on through the actions we leave for future generations.
In honoring his memory, let us continue to uphold and celebrate the values of dialogue, compassion, and unity he championed.
Rest in peace, Pope Francis.
