Baghdad:The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi al-Karbalai, emphasized the significance of fostering tolerance and peaceful coexistence among global populations, highlighting that divine laws support the values of justice, tolerance, and love.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Sheikh al-Karbalai hosted Vatican Ambassador to Iraq, Miroslaw Wachowski, at the Imam al-Hussein Holy Shrine. During the meeting, he reiterated the critical role of spreading tolerance and coexistence principles across different religions and sects.

Sheikh al-Karbalai remarked that the responsibilities of religious institutions extend beyond worship activities, encompassing the need to address the suffering and needs of people. He advocated for collective efforts to promote tolerance and coexistence, grounded in faith and action.

He further explained the importance of building a strong relationship with God and the community, emphasizing that religious duties should include attending to people’s challenges and needs, beyond just religious practices like prayer and fasting.

Sheikh al-Karbalai also noted the importance of serving the general public by addressing their essential needs such as housing, medical care, education, and emergency relief, particularly for the vulnerable and destitute, while maintaining a focus on health, education, and well-being.