Tinubu Mourns Pope Francis: A Bold Voice for Justice Lost

Tinubu Mourns Pope Francis: A Bold Voice for Justice Lost

President Bola Tinubu mourned the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, describing the 88-year-old pontiff as a “powerful voice against injustice” whose legacy should inspire global equity.In a condolence statement issued via spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu lauded Francis’s 12-year papacy for its focus on poverty alleviation, interfaith dialogue, and peace advocacy, particularly citing his 2015 visit to Nairobi’s Kangemi slum as a beacon for A…

Pope Francis: A Voice For Justice, Refugees, And The Marginalized - Tinubu » News.ng

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a “humble servant of God” and a “guiding light for millions” who dedicated his life to mercy, justice, and service to the marginalized. In a solemn statement released on his X account on Monday, Tinubu said he joined “the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis,” calling the late Pont…