Former president of the United States of America, Barack Obama reacts to the passing of Pope Francis.
The Vatican announced just hours ago the passing of the well respected Pope on Easter Monday.
The news didn’t really come as a shock considering that Pope Francis has been facing multiple health issues recently and admitted to the hospital.
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Barack Obama in an X post described Pope as a rare leader who made many people to be better people.
“Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we are all bound by moral obligations to God and one another.” Barack Obama wrote.
He went on to send his condolence alongside his wife to everyone around the world, the Catholic and the Non-catholic over Pope death.
“Today, Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world – Catholic and non-Catholic alike – who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example. May we continue to heed his call to “never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope.” he added
