• Presidents Buhari, Steinmeier, Mattarella, CAN, Others Pay Tributes The Vatican has said that Pope Francis will celebrate the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday, January 5, 2023. According to the Vatican, it would be an unprecedented event in which a current pope would celebrate the funeral for […]
• Presidents Buhari, Steinmeier, Mattarella, CAN, Others Pay Tributes The Vatican has said that Pope Francis will celebrate the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday, January 5, 2023. According to the Vatican, it would be an unprecedented event in which a current pope would celebrate the funeral for…
The President admired his selfless leadership and dedication to advance inter-faith dialogue and peace, saying: “the late Pontiff will be remembered as “a true servant of God, who used the benevolent gifts of the Almighty upon his life to serve the church and humanity in humility, reverence and piety, living in word and deed the virtues of a true Christian disciple.”
He said that the German-born pontiff “particularly cared about the unity of Christendom and the dialog of religions, the connection between religion and society.” He added: “Benedict continued to serve the cause of his church in his unique role with humility and serenity.″ The Christian Association of Nigeria also expressed sadness over his death, describing him as a great theologian, whose life epitomised the balance of faith, reason and works in ways that positively influenced both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world.
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