Despite differences, André Ventura mourns the death of Pope Francis and asks that “the Church continue the legacy”

Throughout Francis' pontificate, André Ventura left several criticisms not only of the Catholic Church but of the Pope himself. In 2020, the leader of Chega said that Francisco was doing a disservice to Christianity and more recently, in 2023, he pointed out that the Catholic Church was behaving like a left-wing party in the migration crisis and whitewashing corrupt political leaders.

Father Lorenzo “Toto” of Vedia spoke in First Round with Martin Canay after the death of Pope Francis: “He will be remembered as the Pope who opened new paths in the Church.” He also said: “He was the first to want to see a Church for the poor. I am sure that the legacy he left will continue to act, and that from heaven he will continue to guide us.” Look at the note here: The entry Father Lorenzo “Toto” of Vedia in First Round: “I am sure that …