Florence Imam says inaugural homily 'engaging'
Francis' message expresses dialogue, says Elzir
19 March, 20:19
(ANSA) - Florence, March 19 - The inaugural mass marking
the start of Pope Francis' papacy was "a beautiful ceremony,
positive and extremely engaging," Florence Imam Izzedin Elzir
said on Tuesday."Once again Francis showed simplicity, poverty and openness towards others," Elzir, also the president of the Italian Islamic Community Union (Ucoii) said.
"It seems that the message expressed by the Pope in his homily embraces the theme of dialogue, on the whole, and among religions," Elzir said.
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