York Mosque and Islamic Centre has paid tribute to the late Pope/FILE
York Mosque and Islamic Centre has praised Pope Francis for his commitment to "peace, justice and compassion".
It was announced on Easter Monday that the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church had died aged 88.
The Vatican said Francis died following a stroke, less than 24 hours after appearing before thousands of worshippers in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
York Mosque said it "extends its sincere condolences to [its] Christian neighbours and communities around the world".
"His efforts to promote mutual understanding and human dignity remind us of the shared values that unite us.
"We pray that his legacy continues to inspire efforts towards harmony, empathy, and hope across all faiths and communities."
Pope Francis had been ill for some time and was admitted to the hospital on 14 February, where he was treated for pneumonia.
The Vatican confirmed the pontiff died at 07:35 local time (06:35 BST) on Monday.
