In a gesture as unexpected as they are solemn, the Tunisian party Ennahdha expressed its “deep sadness” following the death of Pope Francis. Yes, the Pope. François. Vatican. And no, it’s not a joke.
Usually more talkative on local affairs, the Ennahdha external relations office this time drawn a press release of condolences worthy of the big diplomats.
Objective: to greet “a man of peace”, “defender of interreligious dialogue”, and above all, “opposing the assault on Gaza”. A touch of geopolitics, a hint of ecumenism, and presto, message sent to the world.
Some will see it as a nice com. Others, a real moment of political humanity. In any case, this April 21, Ennahdha remembered that the Vatican existed … and that a pope, even far, can be a symbolic ally.
