Mon Apr 21 13:47:02 UTC 2025: ## IUML Leader Mourns Pope Francis’ Passing
**Malappuram, Kerala, April 21, 2025** – Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national general secretary P.K. Kunhalikutty today paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away at the Vatican on Monday at the age of 88. Mr. Kunhalikutty lauded the Pope’s tireless work for world peace and his commitment to humanitarian values, particularly his advocacy for the marginalized and downtrodden.
He highlighted the Pope’s global impact, citing his calls for peace in conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Palestine. Mr. Kunhalikutty also recalled a visit by IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal to the Pope last December, noting the pontiff’s inclusive nature in receiving visitors from all backgrounds. The IUML leader praised Pope Francis’s promotion of interfaith dialogue and religious harmony, describing his death as a significant loss for humanity.
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