‘Pope Francis lived and propagated in his daily life the love, tolerance and solidarity that are the basis of Christian teachings,’ said the president in a statement
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) lamented Pope Francis’ death at the age of 88 on Monday (21). In a statement, the agent wrote that “humanity today loses a voice of respect and welcome to others.” “He lived and propagated in his daily life, the love, tolerance and solidarity that are the basis of Christian teachings. As taught in the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, Argentine Jorge Bergoglio tirelessly sought love where hatred existed. Union, where there was discord. declared.
The petista also highlighted Pontiff’s struggle for climate change, economic policies and inequality. “With its simplicity, courage and empathy, Francisco brought to the Vatican the theme of climate change. Vigorously criticized the economic models that led humanity to produce so many injustices. It showed that this same model is that it generates inequality between countries and people. And always put itself with those who need it most: the poor, the refugees, the elderly, the elderly and the victims of the ways and in all forms Prejudice, ”he listed.
He also remembered the meetings he had with Francisco. “The times when I and We were blessed with the opportunity to find Pope Francis and be received by him with great affection, we could share our ideals of peace, equality and justice. Ideal that the world has always needed. And you will always need. May God comfort those who today, everywhere in the world, suffer the pain of this enormous loss. In his memory and in honor of his work, a seven -day mourning decree in Brazil. The Holy Father goes, but his messages will continue to be recorded in our hearts, ”he added.
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