ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have both expressed their heartfelt sorrow and grief following the death of Pope Francis, the revered head of the Roman Catholic Church. His passing was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell on Monday, after Pope Francis made a brief public appearance the day before following his recovery from a 38-day hospital stay for pneumonia.
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected as the 266th pope of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013, and served until his death at the age of 88. His contributions to global peace, interfaith dialogue, and social justice earned him admiration worldwide.
In their official messages, both President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif honored Pope Francis for his immense impact on humanity. The president highlighted the pope’s tireless efforts to foster interfaith dialogue, compassion, and peaceful coexistence. He also acknowledged Pope Francis’ leadership in championing the rights of vulnerable communities and advocating for justice.
President Zardari further noted that the late Pope will be remembered for his ability to unite people across different faiths, working toward mutual understanding and respect.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended his deepest condolences, emphasizing that Pope Francis’ guidance led billions of people towards promoting peace, love, and respect. The prime minister highlighted how the Pope had symbolized interfaith harmony and human dignity throughout his papacy, spreading a universal message of tolerance across the world.
PM Shehbaz also reflected on Pope Francis’ passionate calls for peace, particularly his advocacy for a ceasefire in the Middle East. He acknowledged the Pope’s influence not only within the Christian community but also across other faiths.
Describing Pope Francis’ passing as an irreplaceable loss to the world, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed condolences on behalf of the Pakistani government and people, offering support to the Vatican, the global Christian community, and Pope Francis’ followers around the world.
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