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Gubernatorial Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the Anambra State Poll, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has expressed sorrow over the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a father strong in faith.
Chukwuma, in a statement, joined Catholic faithful and Christians around the world in mourning the death of the pope, whose papacy began in 2013.
“With deep humility, and total resignation to the will of the Almighty God, I bid an eternal farewell to the Catholic Pontiff, Our Pope, Pope Francis. The Church once again looses a Father strong in faith.
“7:35am, 21st of April 2025, will always remain a day to remember with joy and sorrow in the annals of the Church history.
With sorrow because the chapters of a history of outstanding humanity is closing, with joy because an indelible footprint has been made in the life of the Church”
Reflecting on Pope Francis legacy, he highlighted that he was a bridge that joined people all over the world with penchant for mercy and protection of the environment.
“I and my family, together with all my associates, join the Catholic Church all over the world to mourn your exit. We would have loved you live more, but God’s will remain paramount.
“We, however believe in the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting. We hope to meet again on the last day where alleluia will continue to be on our lips forever and ever, Amen!!.
” As we pray for your happy repose, we continue to pray also for a successful consistory cum conclave which will herald the emergence of your successor”
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