Pope Francis Expresses Outrage Over Quran Burning in Stockholm
Pope Francis has voiced his strong condemnation of the recent incident in Stockholm, where two individuals burned a copy of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The Pontiff expressed his anger and disgust regarding the actions of these individuals, emphasizing the need to respect any book considered holy out of deference to those who hold it sacred. He further asserted that freedom of expression should never be exploited as a pretext to demean or belittle others. The Pope unequivocally rejected and condemned the act, deeming it unacceptable. The distressing incident occurred during a demonstration in the Swedish capital on Wednesday, coinciding with the commencement of Eid al-Adha, a significant holiday for Muslims worldwide. Numerous countries with Muslim-majority populations have denounced the Quran burning, rebuking Swedish diplomats and contending that such an act fuels hatred and cannot be justified as an exercise of free speech. Among the nations expressing their outrage was Saudi