The late Pontiff was a beacon of hope, courage, and compassion, whose leadership transcended religious boundaries . He was the greatest advocate for global peace, justice, and the dignity of all people. His commitment to interfaith dialogue and unit was second to none.
His unwavering commitment to humanity’s most pressing crises, from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to the existential threat of climate change, leaves a legacy that will endure for generations.
His Holiness was a vocal critic of the violence in Gaza, condemning the "spiral of hatred" and the international community’s "shameful inability" to stop the bloodshed. Pope Francis consistently denounced the Ukraine war as a "painful and shameful" failure of humanity, urging negotiations to end the bloodshed.
A defining pillar of his papacy was his stance that climate change is a moral crisis driven by "human activity" and "short-term greed." He demanded action to protect the poor, who bear 75% of climate change impacts despite contributing less than 10% of emissions.
In this moment of grief, we remember Pope Francis as a shepherd who stood with the marginalized, challenged the powerful, and embodied Christ’s call to "build peace through justice."
May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his teachings continue to inspire us to confront injustice with courage and compassion.
With solidarity and prayers”
