Pope Francis was best known for his humility: Father Ndlovu – SABC News
The Vatican earlier confirmed that Pope Francis died at the age of 88.
He was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The death of the Pope ends an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension, this as he sought to overhaul the Church.
Pope Francis had survived a serious bout of double pneumonia.
Father Ndlovu reflects on the pope’s humility.
“He has been known for his humility, and I think, a particular feature that he’s had all his life. Pope Francis, even when he was still in Buenos Aires, you know, used to ride the train and live an ordinary life. He led from a very human place and transformed many of the dicasteries in Rome, introduced women into the leadership of the church and has taken the church forward in a remarkable way. He will be sadly missed by I think by the entire world because he had become a very solid and moral voice.”
Tributes for the pope are being shared from across the globe:
Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. ✝️ pic.twitter.com/8CGwKaNnTh
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 21, 2025
Lamento el fallecimiento del Papa Francisco. Su compromiso con la paz, la justicia social y los más vulnerables deja un legado profundo.
Descanse en paz.
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) April 21, 2025
Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… pic.twitter.com/QKod5yTXrB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2025
Papa Francesco è tornato alla casa del Padre. Una notizia che ci addolora profondamente, perché ci lascia un grande uomo e un grande pastore. Ho avuto il privilegio di godere della sua amicizia, dei suoi consigli e dei suoi insegnamenti, che non sono mai venuti meno neanche nei… pic.twitter.com/pkRco1tgD3
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) April 21, 2025