Al-Azhar Welcomes His Holiness Pope John Paul II  Cairo - February 2000 

The Venerable Pope John Paul II Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Al Tantawy; Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Aly El-Samman ; Advisor to Grand Imam, President of ADIC
Catholic Pope and Grand Imam share common values 
Grand Imam Sayed Tantawy receives Pope John Paul II at Al-Azhar