The former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed sorrow at Pope Francis’ passing.
Jonathan was said to have characterized the late pope of the Catholic Church and a bishop of Rome as a peacemaker.
“Pope Francis, who will be buried on Saturday, dedicated his life to service and faith,” Jonathan wrote in his condolence tribute on Tuesday.
The Catholic Church’s leader, His Holiness Pope Francis, passed away, and I extend my sincere condolences to the Nigerian Catholic Church and the Christian community worldwide.
Pope Francis had a profound influence on many aspects of human life outside of the pulpit. Around the world, he promoted equality, justice, and peace. Pope Francis’ death, which occurred one day after he delivered his Easter speech, is indicative of his unwavering devotion to both service and religion. He never wavered from his faith or his mission to spread love, justice, and peace throughout the world, even throughout his difficult times.
He wished that his life of faith, devotion, and service to God would continue to inspire everyone as they considered the void left by his absence.
Pope Francis Supported the Disenfranchised in Gaza—Pantami
Former Nigerian Minister of Digital Economy and Communication Isa Ali Pantami has called the late Pope Francis a man who stood out for the downtrodden.
The late Pope called for an end to the Gaza issue, which Islamic cleric Pantami praised. He dubbed him the final peacemaker in the world.
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He expressed his sympathies on Monday, writing, “Pope Francis continuously spoke out for innocent civilians impacted by the conflict and stood by the oppressed in Gaza.” A few noteworthy quotes are as follows:
1) There are innocent civilians in Gaza who are suffering, and the situation is quite serious.
2) Enough, enough, enough, brothers; together with
3) May the hostages be immediately freed and space opened in Gaza to ensure humanitarian assistance. Nobody should give up on the idea that there might be a truce and that the weapons might be silent. He fought for the rights of the oppressed in Gaza even at his last public appearance. The world lost a peacemaker in Gaza and elsewhere.
Our deepest sympathies are with the Christian community and all peace-loving people who are grieving his loss.
