Expressions of Togetherness | Pope Francis and Sayyid al-Sistani

March 6, 2023

Dear Believers, peace be upon you.

Two years ago today, a spiritual summit was held between His Holiness Pope Francis and Grand Ayatullah Sayyid al-Sistani in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq.

In continuation of the spirit with which the summit was held, here are some insightful reflections on the historic event. (Click on the video to learn more.)

I.M.A.M. thanks the following contributors for their time and effort in sharing these insightful messages:

• Rev. Dr. William A. Au Pastor | Archdiocese of Baltimore Imam
• Mohamad Bashar Arafat Founder & President | Civilizations Exchange and Cooperation Foundation (CECF)
• Mary Yelenick Representative | Pax Christi International
• Professor Shaykh Odeh Muhawesh University of St. Thomas Rev.
• Dr. Elias D. Mallon Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA)
• Imam Mohamed Hag Magid ADAMS Center, Washington DC Area
• Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Secretary General | Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America