Soludo Commiserates With Catholics, Christian World Over Death Of Pope Francis
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed sadness over the death of the Head of the Catholic Church, His Holiness, Pope Francis.
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Dec. 17, 1936 in Flores, a neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina died Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88.
Soludo, in a message, extended his solemn condolences to the Catholic Church in Anambra, Nigeria, the Vatican, and the global Christian community.
He said the loss of Pope Francis had grieved the hearts of Catholics and all humanity as his lifelong dedication to championing the cause of the poor, fostering interfaith unity, and advocating for peace and justice had left the world a better place.
“Pope Francis was a shepherd whose legacy transcended borders. His teachings on love, mercy, and solidarity touched base with the people of Anambra, inspiring the government to build a society rooted in dignity and hope.
“Indeed, the Holy Father’s passing on Easter Monday, a day symbolising Christ’s triumph over death, is deeply instructive and a reflection on the enduring power of resurrection and hope,” he said.
Soludo said he stood in solidarity with the global Catholic community at thid period of mourning, celebrating a life extraordinarily lived in service to God at God should , and praying for the soul of humanity.
He prayed that Pope Francis to find repose in the comforting grace of the God
