Former President Barack Obama Mourning the loss of “rare leaders” Pope Francis In an emotional statement on Monday, the The death of the pope.
“Pope Francis is a rare leader who makes us want to be better people,” the former president said. In a statement shared on xformerly Twitter.
His humility and his gestures are instantly simple and profound—to embrace the sick, serve the homeless, and wash the feet of young prisoners—he frees us from complacency, reminding us that we are all bound by moral obligations to God and to each other,” Obama wrote.
“Today, Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world – Catholic and non-Catholics, who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example,” Obama added. “May we continue to pay attention to his appeal: “Never stay in this parade of active hope.” ”
Francis and Obama Meeting in the Vatican for the first time in 2014and have a warm relationship with each other.
Francis died a few weeks after treating bronchitis and later pneumonia at a five-week hospital. He was released on March 23 and had just celebrated Easter Mass.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostle Room Announce the death of the pope Monday brought with it “deep sadness”.
“At 7:35 this morning, Roman Bishop Francis returned to his father’s home,” he said. “He devoted his life to serving the Lord and the Church.”
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