What Pope Francis meant to me and the Muslim world

Millions mourn Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the 'People's Pope,' passes away, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and service. His death is mourned worldwide.

What Pope Francis meant to me and the Muslim world

I never met Pope Francis, but I was one of millions who admired his work.

How Pope Francis gifted me his white skullcap in 2020

Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra state, has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis.   The pontiff died on Easter Monday after suffering a stroke.   In a statement, Obiano described the late pope as a man of immense spiritual stature who remained grounded in his humanity.   Obiano, a knight commander of the pontifical order of St. Gregory the Great, shared his personal experience with the pope, recalling their encounter at the Vatican on …

A big part of Pope Francis' legacy is what he meant to young, lapsed Catholics like me

Children pay homage to the late Pope Francis at the Saint-Donatien and Saint-Rogatien basilica in Nantes, France, on April 24, 2025.

MARGINALIA: A Muslim Tribute to a Pope Who Spoke Truth to Power

MAKATI CITY (MindaNews / 26 April) – It was exactly a month ago. Or almost.  On February 25, I stood before a conference hall full of bright, idealistic minds—students and young scholars gathered at the Mindanao International Studies Society Convention (MISSCON) 2025. I was there to speak about a subject close to our hearts and histories—the exclusion of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. But before diving into legal provisions and hist…