Ashanti Regional Chief Imam Pays Condolence Visit to Kumasi Catholic Archdiocese.
The Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Shark Zakaria Abdul Raman, and his delegation paid a condolence visit to the Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi on May 5, 2025, to mourn the passing of Pope Francis.
They met with Emeritus Archbishop Peter Kwasi Sarpong to offer sympathy and prayers on behalf of the Muslim community in the Ashanti Region.
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Promoting Interfaith Harmony
The visit aimed to reinforce religious harmony between Ghana’s Islamic and Christian communities.
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The Chief Imam emphasized the importance of interfaith cooperation and peaceful coexistence, highlighting Pope Francis’s role in promoting unity and understanding among different faiths.
Global Tributes
The Catholic Church in Kumasi had earlier held a memorial service at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica, where hundreds gathered to honor the late Pope.
The visit by the Chief Imam underscores Ghana’s strong tradition of interfaith cooperation, with leaders from various faiths coming together to pay respects to the late Pope Francis.
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