A TRIBUTE TO A GENUINE LEADER: Bishop Mathew Kukah Remembers Pope Francis

The passing of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves around the world, and many are mourning the loss of a genuine leader who left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church and the world at large. Bishop Mathew Kukah of Sokoto, in a heartfelt tribute, remembers Pope Francis as a loving and caring man who stood with the weak and the poor. According to Kukah, Pope Francis’s legacy is one of liberation, as he sought to break down the walls that had been erected around Jesus’ message, freeing it from the confines of dogma and exploitation.

Through his encyclicals, such as Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis called attention to the urgent need for environmental stewardship and interfaith dialogue, emphasizing the importance of friendship, brotherhood, and sisterhood. Kukah praises the late Pope for his commitment to our common humanity, noting that his leadership was marked by a deep sense of care and compassion. As the world mourns the passing of this remarkable leader, Kukah’s tribute serves as a reminder of the profound impact Pope Francis had on the world, and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.