CA offers condolences on death of Pope Francis
On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has expressed the deepest condolences at the sad demise of His Holiness Pope Francis – a beacon of peace, humanity, and unity.
In a message to Secretary of State of the Holy See of the Vatican City Cardinal Pietro Parolin on Monday (21 April), the CA said, "With his passing away, we have seen the end of an epoch of dignified papacy, honed by suave leadership qualities, carried out for uplifting human dignity, interfaith harmony, and justice for the marginalised."
His leadership transcended religious boundaries and inspired millions to step up efforts to build a more inclusive, tolerant and compassionate world, reads the message.
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"I have been honoured to meet many times with Pope Francis and to work closely with him to foster peace, human dignity and environmental stewardship," CA Yunus said.
"The people of Bangladesh, who were deeply honoured by His Holiness' historic visit to our country in 2017, join the global community in mourning this great loss.
"During this time of sorrow, we stand in solidarity with the Catholic Church and people of faith around the globe, remembering the profound impact of his teachings and the kindness he extended to all," Yunus added.
"May the departed soul rest in eternal peace. May we continue to honour his vision of a world united in compassion and understanding," the message reads.
