The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Washington-based Islamic civil rights and advocacy group, offered condolences Saturday on the death of the pope.
"Muslims worldwide respected Pope John Paul II as an advocate for justice and human rights," CAIR said in a statement.
"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's 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, the group said.
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