VATICAN CITY, VATICAN

The International Parliament for Safety and Peace (IPSP-WOS) Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

Date: April 21, 2025

Today, the entire world pauses to pay tribute to an extraordinary figure: Pope Francis, a spiritual leader and a universal symbol of dialogue, love, and fraternity, has returned to the House of the Father. The International Parliament for Safety and Peace (IPSP-WOS) joins the mourning of millions of Catholic faithful and all people of goodwill who admired his tireless commitment to peace, justice, and interreligious dialogue.

Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis built bridges between religions, peoples, and cultures. One of the most memorable moments was his meeting with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayyeb, where both signed the “Document on Human Fraternity,” destined to remain a milestone in the history of interfaith relations. It was a courageous and hopeful gesture that has also inspired our mission as an international institution.

The International Parliament for Safety and Peace remembers with deep gratitude Pope Francis’ example, his tireless dedication to the vulnerable, his vision for a more just and compassionate world, and his unwavering call for unity among peoples.

We invite all our ambassadors, senators, and representatives to observe a moment of reflection and to honor the memory of this great spiritual leader through local initiatives of prayer, reflection, and interfaith dialogue.

"I seize this opportunity to renew to all peoples and institutions of the world the assurances of my highest consideration, in the living memory of Pope Francis and his teachings."

Eugenio Lai

President – IPSP-WOS

On behalf of the Office of the Presidency