Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, is currently in Rome, where he joined global dignitaries and Catholic faithful to pay his last respects to Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this week.
According to Vatican sources, the burial of His Holiness is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. The solemn occasion is expected to attract world leaders, senior clergy, and millions of mourners both physically and virtually.
Mr. Obi, a devout Catholic and respected statesman, described Pope Francis as "a humble shepherd who lived the gospel of service, compassion, and justice.” He added that the Pope’s legacy would endure as a beacon of hope for the marginalized and a reminder of the power of simplicity in leadership.
Meanwhile, the College of Cardinals has commenced the Conclave, the sacred and highly secretive process of electing a new pope. The global Catholic community now awaits the selection of a successor to lead the Church through a new chapter, following a papacy marked by reform, inclusiveness, and global outreach.
The death of Pope Francis marks the end of a transformative era for the Catholic Church. Tributes have continued to pour in from world leaders, religious figures, and millions of faithful across the globe.
