Pope Francis was A moral compass in troubled world – Obi
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed sorrow over the death of Pope Francis. Obi on Monday on his X handle, said the Pope’s death marked the end of another era in the spiritual and moral leadership of the Catholic Church and the wider world. Daily Trust reports that […]
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Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed sorrow over the death of Pope Francis.
Obi on Monday on his X handle, said the Pope’s death marked the end of another era in the spiritual and moral leadership of the Catholic Church and the wider world.
Daily Trust reports that the Vatican officially announced that Pope Francis died on the morning of April 21, 2025, at 7:35 AM local time.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who made the announcement, said the pope died on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
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“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” the statement said.
Obi, in his condolence message said that the late pope throughout his life and pontificate – during which he had the privilege of meeting him on three occasions, Pope Francis embodied the virtues of faith, hope, and compassion.
“He led with humility, spoke with wisdom, and acted with moral courage. He constantly strove to draw humanity closer to the ideals of peace, justice, and love. His deep concern for the poor, his steadfast advocacy for moral leadership, and his defence of human dignity earned him the admiration of people across all faiths and nations.
“As a member of the Scholas Occurrences Foundation, founded by Pope Francis, I deeply appreciate his belief in education, dialogue, and youth empowerment as vital instruments for building a more just and compassionate world.
“Pope Francis devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. His legacy will live on not only in the hearts of the faithful but also in the global conscience he helped shape with grace, clarity, and conviction. In an age marked by division and uncertainty, his voice remained a steady call to unity, mercy, and justice,” Obi said.
He prayed God, to grant eternal rest to the late pope and guide the Church he so lovingly shepherded.