KEY POINTS
- The Nigerian president Tinubu expresses grief for Pope Francis’ death and celebrates his philanthropic work based on justice and peace and his commitment to mercy.
- The tribute promotes both economic justice activism and climate change commitments which the Pope stressed for action.
- Tinubu demands worldwide respect for Pope Francis by actualizing his legacy instead of making empty verbal gestures.
President Bola Tinubu showed profound sadness for Pope Francis’s death as various Catholic and Christian communities across the world mourned the influential pontiff’s passing.
Through his statement President Tinubu praised Pope Francis as “a humble servant of God” who tirelessly advocated for the poor while demonstrating enduring compassion in peace-building and his work for justice.
The Head of State noted that Pope Francis’ death took place shortly after the Easter season so he returned to his Creator in a sacred manner. The President demanded both Nigerian citizens and citizens of the world to memorialize Pope Francis by practicing mercy and unity while working toward justice.
Legacy of mercy and justice
President Tinubu praised the remarkable achievements of Pope Francis during his papacy that started in 2013. Pope Francis emphasized mercy in his appeals to observe the face of Christ present within refugees as well as migrants and those neglected by society.
The Pope established his leadership through three essential components: his endorsement of justice and peace advocacy and his invitation for welcoming strangers and his active defense of Earth as a legacy for the future.
Throughout his papacy Pope Francis dedicated his advocacy towards developing nations while he used his platform to denounce economic inequality so he could petition for peace within conflict areas. Millions around the world turned to his doctrinal and modern encyclicals because they delivered clear spiritual guidance and hope in an evolving world.
Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, celebrating the legacy
In a conversation with Nigerian President Tinubu he praised the Pope for being the strongest champion of climate change justice. The president noted his sorrow after the Pope delivered his Easter Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Basilica before the Pontiff passed away the next day.
The passing of Pope Francis has brought worldwide grief and President Tinubu believes we should embrace his legacy through legitimate deeds that serve to help those in need and heal societies along with defending human dignity.
He delivered condolences on behalf of the Catholic Church together with the worldwide Catholic members and Christians across the earth as Tinubu mourns Pope Francis.
