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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS POPE FRANCIS, CELEBRATES HIS LEGACY
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a “humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions.” In a statement released by the Statehouse, Tinubu praised the late Pope’s dedication to serving the Church and humanity. “His Holiness served the Church and the Master of the Church until the end,” Tinubu said. “He stepped onto the global stage with a message of mercy, urging us to see the face of Christ in the marginalised, the refugees, the migrants, and the forgotten.” Tinubu highlighted Pope Francis’s role as an instrument of peace, who built bridges between faiths and advocated for the developing world. “He was a steadfast advocate for the developing world, where he consistently spoke against economic injustice and ceaselessly prayed for peace and stability in troubled regions,” he added. The President called on Nigerians to honour the late Pope’s legacy by lifting those who are down, healing communities, and defending human dignity. “Let us honour him not with words alone but with action: by lifting those who are down, healing our communities, and defending the dignity of every person,” he said. On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, Tinubu extended condolences to the Catholic Church, the global Catholic community, and the Christian faithful, praying that God grants the late Pontiff eternal rest. “May God Almighty grant His beloved servant eternal rest,” he concluded.
