U.S. Muslims Offer Condolences On Death Of Pope

CAIR calls John Paul II ‘an advocate for justice’

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/2/05) - A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today offered condolences on the death of Pope John Paul II.

The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in a statement:
“Muslims worldwide respected Pope John Paul II as an advocate for justice and human rights. His message of international peace and interfaith reconciliation is one that will reverberate for decades to come. We offer our sincere condolences to members of the Roman Catholic Church and to all those who seek a more peaceful world.”

CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties group, has 31 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.