About Pope Francis…this is what Ahmed Al-Sharaa said
The leader of the Syrian Interim Administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, expressed his appreciation and admiration for Pope Francis, stressing that Christians are not a minority in Syria, because they are an integral part of the country and played an important role in its history.
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano published an article written by the deputy of the Custody of the Holy Land, Franciscan priest Ibrahim Feltz, following his meeting with Al-Sharaa in Damascus.
Feltz confirmed that Al-Julani tried to benefit from this meeting to express his appreciation and respect for Pope Francis, and that he is a true man of peace. He pointed out that he greatly valued the Supreme Pontiff’s calls and actions for the benefit of peace and the interests of the peoples.
Feltz continued that the meeting he had with Al-Sharaa was a private meeting, which included two priests from the Franciscan Order, and he added that he formed the idea of Al-Sharaa that he is “a man open to dialogue, and he touched on the changes that will achieve stability in Syria, and will lead to democratic balances, with special attention to rights.” essential for the Syrian people.”
Al-Sharaa assured his interlocutor that “the Syrian people suffered for many years from the consequences of corruption that was widespread at various levels, and the largest percentage of the population lacked basic services and growth, and political opponents were arrested and liquidated.”
He added that he visited prisons that lacked the elements of humanity, noting that divisions among Syrians led to conflicts.
Regarding the future of the Syrian people, Al-Sharaa confirmed that work is currently being done to achieve unity and stability, adding that the issue requires time, but he is confident that political and societal stability in Syria will be achieved.
Feltz revealed that he discussed with Al-Sharaa the conditions of the Syrians who were displaced from their country due to the war, and among them were many Christians who were forced to leave their land. He pointed out that “work is underway to return those who were forced to leave the country, reassuring that the expatriates will return and the Syrian Christians will.” They practice their faith and beliefs in Syria.” (Russia Today)
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