The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, lamented on Sunday (21) the death of Pope Francis, whom he classified as a transcendent voice for peace, human dignity and social justice.
Francis, he said, left “a legacy of faith, service and compassion”, especially for those marginalized or involved in conflicts.
“Pope Francis was a man of faith for all religions,” Guterres said, reporting how the Pope worked in the midst of religious and cultural divisions to illuminate a way forward.
Throughout his mandate as UN head, Guterres said the United Nations were deeply inspired by the Pope’s dedication to the objectives and principles of the organization, a feeling that he had the privilege of sharing with him in personal encounters.
Reflecting on the Pope’s final Easter message, given just a day earlier, Guterres recalled his appeal so that the world “did not surrender to the logic of fear.” Instead, Francisco asked for investment in “peace weapons”, promoting help to vulnerable, fighting hunger and fostering development.
“Our divided and disagreeing world will be a much better place if we follow your example of unity and mutual understanding in our own actions,” said Guterres.
This content was originally published in UN Head of the death of Francis and praises Peace Legacy and Unit on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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