The Archbishop of the Aparecida Basilica, Dom Orlando Brandes paid tribute to the late Pope Francis at a news conference on Monday (21). Brandes stressed the legacy of the Pontiff and its special relationship with Brazil, particularly with Our Lady Aparecida, patron saint of the country.
According to the archbishop, Pope Francis showed a deep love for Brazilian patron saint during his visits to the country. “The Pope loved Our Lady Aparecida and our people love it too,” said Brandes.
A pontificate marked by dialogue and proximity
Dom Orlando Brandes described Francis as “a pope of dialogue with the world, faithful to the church, who loves the people of God.” He emphasized Pontiff’s commitment to being close to people, citing a phrase often used by Francisco:
“Fathers and bishops must have the smell of the people,” he said.
The archbishop also mentioned the important documents produced during the pontificate of Francis, including letters on religious figures such as Blaise Pascal, St. Teresinha and St. Jerome.
Brandes stated that these writings focused on topics such as love and mystical, reflecting the Pope’s humanist approach.
Legacy of humility and compassion
A remarkable aspect of the pontificate of Francisco, according to Brandes, was his willingness to show vulnerability, especially in the last months of life.
“It’s the Pope’s humanism, this Pope is very human, he doesn’t hide things,” the archbishop said.
Brandes also mentioned the Pope’s “gift of tears”, his ability to move with the suffering of others, especially in relation to the victims of wars and conflicts. The archbishop emphasized Francis’s commitment to social issues such as inclusive economy and global education.
In concluding, Dom Orlando Brandes asked for prayers for the new Pope and expressed gratitude for Francis’ legacy, describing him as “a mystical floor porridge, which really dialogue with humanity and mainly suffered the pains of humanity.”
This content was originally published in “Papa loved the patron saint of Brazil,” says Archbishop of Aparecida on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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