EML Vice President Dr. Nader Akkad Meets with Pope Leo XIV
Rome, Vatican City – May 2025
During an official audience with Pope Leo XIV, the Vice President of the European Muslims League (EML), Dr. Nader Akkad, presented the Pontiff with a personal prayer rosary composed of 99 beads, representing the Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of God — a symbol of spiritual connection and deep reverence in the Islamic tradition.
The Pope received the gift with gratitude and expressed sincere appreciation for its significance, emphasizing that prayer is fundamental in fostering a world of love, peace, and fraternity. Prayer — it was noted — serves as a shared path toward harmony and mutual understanding, especially in a time when interfaith dialogue is more essential than ever.
The meeting was a moment of great emotion and reflection, where gestures of friendship were exchanged alongside a firm commitment to building a better future. This commitment aligns with the vision outlined by Pope Francis in the Fratelli Tutti encyclical, which calls for the promotion of a global human fraternity.
