Our Marja’, His Eminence Sayyid Al Sistani (dz) has expressed his deep sorrow on the demise of the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis. 

His Eminence, expressed: 
”…[the Pope] greatly respected by all, due to his distinguished role in advancing the causes of peace and tolerance, and in expressing solidarity with the oppressed and persecuted [peoples] across various regions of the globe.”

The Council of European Jamaats joins in expressing its condolences and sympathies to the followers of the Catholic Church worldwide for this painful loss.

Please read the condolence message below. 
The translation is provided by The World Federation of KSIMC