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Chulalongkorn University Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Honoring His Historic Visit to Chula in 2019 and His Enduring Legacy of Peace and Dialogue

Chulalongkorn University extends its deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
a spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a global advocate for peace, understanding, and compassion

On November 22, 2019, Chulalongkorn University had the profound honor of welcoming His Holiness during his official visit to Thailand. His address, titled “Building Bridges for Peace and Understanding,” emphasized the importance of respecting human dignity, fostering interfaith dialogue, and collaborating for a sustainable future for humanity. https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/25388/

He stated poignantly, “Now is the time to be bold and envision the logic of encounter and mutual dialogue as the path, common cooperation as the code of conduct, and reciprocal knowledge as a method and standard.”

Chulalongkorn University fondly recalls His Holiness’s wisdom and compassion, and we honor his enduring legacy with the utmost respect and gratitude.​

With heartfelt sympathy,
Chulalongkorn University

Chula is the place to discover one’s true individuality and the years I spent here were most enjoyable.

Rossukhon Kongket Alumni, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

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