Africa: UN Chief Hails Pope Francis As 'A Transcendent Voice for Peace'

Africa: UN Chief Hails Pope Francis As 'A Transcendent Voice for Peace'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.

UNHCR statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Catholics around the world and to all those mourning the loss of a compassionate and courageous moral leader. Pope Francis was a tireless advocate for the rights and dignity of refugees, migrants and the forcibly displaced worldwide. He stood up and spoke out continuously and relentlessly for the victims of war and…

UN Chief Hails Pope Francis As ‘Transcendent Voice For Peace’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in the Vatican City, aged 88. The pontiff – born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina – was elected in March 2013. He was the first priest from the Americas region to lead the Catholic Church worldwide and a strong voice for social justice globally. Guterres described him as a messenger of hope, hum…

Preserve the flame of peace

At a time when the world deeply longs for peace and humanity comes the passing of Pope Francis, who stood for those very values

UN chief hails Pope Francis as ‘a transcendent voice for peace’ - Caribbean News Global

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.  NEW YORK, USA – The pontiff – born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina – was elected in March 2013. He was the first priest from the Americas region to lead the Catholic Church worldwide and a strong voice for social justice globally. Guterres described him as a messenger …

Photo: UN/Rein Sküllerud New York, USA.- UN Secretary General António Guterres joined the worldwide grief over the death of Pope Francis and noted that “he leaves behind a legacy of faith, service and compassion for all, especially the marginalized in life and those caught up in the horror of conflict.” António Guterres, a practicing Catholic, highlighted his “compromise” with the goals and ideals of the UN, such as the fight against climate cha…