Addis Ababa, — Pope Francis handed away on Monday at his residence within the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years previous.
World leaders, together with these in Africa, instantly started sending their condolences to the Vatican and the worldwide Catholic neighborhood, mourning the Pope’s dying with profound disappointment.
In a heartfelt tribute, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina described Pope Francis as a determine whose humility, knowledge, and message of affection, peace, and hope will stay etched within the hearts of many. Reflecting on the Pope’s historic go to to Madagascar, President Rajoelina famous that it was a second of unity and beauty for the Malagasy folks. “My ideas are with all Catholics throughout this time of mourning,” he stated on X.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed additionally supplied condolences: “I lengthen my deepest condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. Might his soul relaxation in everlasting peace, and will his legacy of compassion, humility, and repair to humanity proceed to encourage generations to come back.”
Kenyan President William Ruto expressed Kenya’s solidarity with the Catholic Church and the worldwide Christian neighborhood. He known as the Pope’s passing a big loss to the Catholic devoted and the broader Christian world.
President Ruto stated. “He exemplified servant management via his humility, unwavering dedication to inclusivity and justice, and deep compassion for the poor and weak. His sturdy moral and ethical convictions impressed hundreds of thousands internationally, no matter religion or background.”
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio expressed his disappointment in a private message: “I’m heartbroken to be taught of the passing of Pope Francis. My heartfelt condolences exit to our Catholic neighborhood throughout this troublesome time. Might his soul discover everlasting peace.”
African Union Fee Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, talking on behalf of the African Union, its Member States, and the folks of Africa, prolonged heartfelt condolences to the Holy See and the worldwide Catholic neighborhood. He highlighted the Pope’s enduring dedication to peace, service to the marginalized, and advocacy for social justice.
“The Pope shall be remembered for his unwavering dedication to the promotion of peaceable co-existence, his service to the poor and the marginalized,” Youssouf said. “We pay tribute to his brave engagement with the African continent–amplifying the voices of the unvoiced and standing with these in battle and poverty.”
In expressing his condolences, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stated Pope Francis was an distinctive world determine who devoted his life to serving the values of peace and justice. Sisi praised the Pope’s tireless efforts to advertise tolerance, interfaith understanding, and dialogue between nations.
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo despatched his condolences, recalling a religious chief with a “tireless dedication” to peace and social justice. “At this second, with hearts in shock, we be a part of the world in bidding farewell to a pacesetter whose gentle shone brightly, illuminating paths of religion and hope,” stated Chapo.
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera stated, “We be a part of all who have been impressed by Pope Francis in mourning his passing, as he leaves behind a legacy of religion, compassion, love and repair, selling peace, justice and unity. He added that Pope Francis shall be remembered for his braveness in advocating for reform in governance worldwide.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences, stating that Catholics and folks of all faiths are saddened by the passing of a religious chief who labored to unite humanity and envisioned a world guided by basic human values. He added that, as head of the Catholic Church and a worldwide determine, Pope Francis championed inclusion, equality, and look after the marginalized, whereas advocating for the accountable and sustainable stewardship of the setting.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema paid tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as “a person of nice humility and compassion, who led the Catholic Church by instance.” He added, “We be a part of Catholics and fellow Christians internationally in mourning at the moment.”
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu mourned the passing of Pope Francis, calling him “a tireless champion of the poor” and “the world’s most trenchant voice in opposition to local weather change.” Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye described the Pope as a “main religious determine.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi remembered Pope Francis as “an awesome servant of God, whose life was a vibrant testimony of religion, humility, and unwavering dedication to peace, justice, and human dignity.”
Pope Francis repeatedly known as for an finish to the long-running battle in jap DR Congo, underscoring his concern for the area.
In response to the latest Vatican statistics, Africa is residence to an estimated 20 % of the world’s Catholics. Most dwell within the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
