Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offers condolences to the Christian community on the passing of Pope Francis, praising him as an advocate of interfaith harmony and peace. Sharif extends heartfelt sympathies to the Vatican City, the global Christian community, and all of Francis' admirers around the world. Pope Francis called for a ceasefire in Gaza during his Easter address, and Sharif commends him for his deeply humane character and the message of love, tolerance, and mutual respect that he spread as the leader of the Catholic Church. Francis' papacy faced challenges, but he became a global superstar known for promoting interfaith dialogue and peace.

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