World leaders have been paying tribute to the late Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis who passed on this morning at the age of 88.
President Bola Tinubu joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, and described him as a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor and a guiding light for millions.
Also, in a statement, King Charles said the Pope will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.
To French President, Emmanuel Macron, the late pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
Additionally, a statement by the Christian Association of Nigeria described him as a global beacon of compassion, justice, and faith whose influence extended powerfully to Nigeria and across the African continent.
In honour of the late Pope Francis, Vatican has announced a public prayer service at 7:30 local time today while in Argentina which is the Pope’s home country, seven days of national mourning has been declared.
Pope’s death comes less than 24 hours after he made an appearance at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday in a wheelchair wishing those gathered a happy Easter.
Francis, who was born December 17, 1936, ushered in a new era of leadership in the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013.
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