Peshawar
Bishop Humphrey Sarfraz Peters of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed profound sorrow and grief over the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, who assumed leadership of the Catholic Church in 2013, passed away at the age of 88 due to complications from double pneumonia, as confirmed by the Vatican.
In his condolence message, Bishop Humphrey Sarfraz Peters said that Pope Francis played an unforgettable role in promoting interfaith harmony, social justice, and serving marginalized communities. His leadership conveyed a message of love, humility, and compassion—not only to the Christian world but to all of humanity.
He further stated that Pope Francis’s simplicity, humility, and spirit of service will always be remembered, and his teachings will continue to be a source of guidance.
The death of Pope Francis marks the end of an era of a great global religious leader, who, during his 12-year papacy, played a significant role in promoting peace, harmony, and social justice on an international level.
Condolence messages are pouring in from around the world, and his services are being widely acknowledged and honored.
