Pope Francis was ‘a beacon of hope,’ Archdiocese of Vancouver archbishop says

Pope Francis was ‘a beacon of hope,’ Archdiocese of Vancouver archbishop says

'Pope Francis was a tireless shepherd of the Church, a beacon of hope, and a champion of the Gospel,' Archbishop J. Michael Miller said in a statement.

PM’s Tribute to Pope Francis: 'My Hero and a Beacon of Global Moral Leadership' - Barbados Today

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has joined world leaders in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, calling him “a beacon of global moral strategic leadership” and revealing that his writings provided her strength during some of Barbados’ most trying times. In a tribute issued after the pontiff’s passing on Monday, Mottley reflected on the influence Pope Francis had on her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I confess that it was Pope Francis’ wr…

Easter Monday, and for Catholics the day of faith and hope in the resurrection. Thus the Holy Father said goodbye to us, in one of the days of greatest light and mercy for Christians. Born under the hope and courage of John Paul II and influenced in my maturity by the Truth and Reason of Benedict XVI, I grew up believing that “we should not be afraid” and that faith is not at odds with intelligence. Both taught me to fight “the dictatorship of r…

The Representative of the Republic for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Counseling Judge Ireneu Cabral Barreto, regretted the death of Pope Francis. “Upon learning of the death of Pope Francis, I wish to express to the Bishop of the Diocese that represents the Catholic Church in the Autonomous Region of Madeira my sincerest feelings of regret,” he said. He added: “Pope Francis was, during his Pontificate, a beacon of hope and renewal for ever…

“A beacon of moral clarity in turbulent times”: Sri Lanka President on Pope

In an official communiqué issued this morning, the Archdiocese of Tijuana, headed by its Archbishop Francisco Moreno Barrón, expressed her deep sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, who left for the Father's house this morning of Easter. The communiqué, clothed with Christian hope, highlights the importance of the legacy of the Holy Father, both in faith and in his unwavering love for humanity and the Church."In the peace and joy of the Risen Chr…