The President expresses his condolences on the death of Pope Francis.

The President of the Syrian Republic for the Transitional Phase, Ahmed Al-Shar'a, offered his sincere condolences to the Roman Catholic community in Syria and the world on the passing of Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 23, expressing his deep sorrow for this great loss.

Al-Shar'a stated in his condolences that Pope Francis "always stood by the Syrian people in the most difficult circumstances and darkest times, never hesitating to raise his voice against the violence and injustice that the Syrians have faced over the past years."

President Al-Shar'a pointed out that the humanitarian calls made by the late Pope "transcended all political and geographical boundaries," confirming that his legacy of moral courage and spirit of solidarity will remain alive in the hearts of many Syrians who have felt his empathy and support for their just humanitarian causes.