Al-Burhan Sends Condolences on the Passing of the Pope

Lt. Gen. Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, today sent a cable of condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 after a long struggle with illness.
Al-Burhan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Catholic community around the world, noting that the late Pope spent his entire life serving peace and coexistence among peoples.
He also made significant contributions to establishing the values ​​of tolerance and justice, and supported interfaith dialogue.
Al-Burhan extends his sincere condolences to the Vatican and to the followers, admirers, and disciples of His Holiness Pope Francis.