King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, following the passing of Pope Francis. «It was with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis – may Almighty God accept him into His vast Paradise», reads the letter of condolences from King Mohammed VI. «I extend my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to you, to Christians around the world, and especially to the esteemed Roman Catholic Church. The world has lost an eminent religious figure who dedicated his life to serving high human ideals and common values rooted in faith, freedom, peace, love, and solidarity among different peoples». King Mohammed VI «I fondly remember the historic visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Morocco in March 2019, which left a lasting impact», the letter continues. The visit was crowned by the signing of the «Jerusalem Declaration» by King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis, a document that «calls for guaranteeing the right of the followers of the three monotheistic religions to freely enter the Holy City and perform their religious rituals».
