President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, calling him a “good man” who was “personable and humane, with a good soul.” Mahama expressed his heartfelt condolences on Friday, April 25, in the book of condolence opened at the Apostolic Nunciature in Accra, honoring the late pontiff whose death was announced by the Vatican on Monday, April 21.
Pope Francis, renowned for his humility and advocacy for peace, social justice, and interfaith unity, passed away at the age of 88. His burial is scheduled to take place at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26.
In memory of Pope Francis, a solemn mass was held on Friday, April 25, attended by a government delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, along with religious leaders from various Christian denominations, including a representative of the National Chief Imam, at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra.
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