Entities and representatives of various beliefs and religions of Brazil lamented the death of Pope Francis, the world leader of the Catholic Church. He died at dawn on Sunday (21), stroke victim (Stroke), followed by coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse.
In a statement, organizations of the Jewish community came together in mourning for the Pope’s death. The Israeli Confederation of Brazil (Conib) stated that the death of the Catholic leader was a “great loss for humanity.”
“Pope Francis, with his charisma and inclusive vision, touched people’s hearts in his transformative papacy. He visited Auschwitz’s Nazi extermination camp, condemned anti-Semitism, hate speech and racism, as well as promoting interreligious dialogue,” wrote Conib. “May your legacy continue to guide us in the search for a more human, fair and peaceful world,” he said.
The Israeli Federation of the State of São Paulo expressed solidarity with Catholics around the world.
“We recognize the legacy of a tireless leader in the struggle against hatred discourse, racism and all forms of intolerance. His firm voice against anti-Semitism and the promotion of interreligious dialogue represented a lighthouse of hope in times of growing intolerance,” the federation said.
The Islam for Latin America (CDIAL) Disclosure Center expressed condolences for the Pope’s death.
“Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Jesuit and Latin American Pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. Since his election in 2013, he stood out for his commitment to the poorest, his tireless defense of human rights and his dedication to the interreligious dialogue and the promotion of world peace,” said the center.
“His inspiring leadership promoted significant reforms in the Church, including the restructuring of the Roman Curia, measures for greater inclusion of women and the confrontation of internal challenges with courage and transparency. His open and welcoming stance left an indelible mark in the history of the church and the world. In his words, attitudes and choices, he left a legacy of empathy and a deeply humanitarian look at the poor, the immigrants, the immigrants, The sick and all who suffer, ”added the Islamic Disclosure Center.
For the Brazilian Spiritist Federation, the Pope was a “dedicated brother in Christian doctrine that brought Catholic faithful closer and other religious denominations by the example of love, humility and fraternity”.
“He worked the interreligious debate, as well as humility and indulgence to all, regardless of belief. He brought the agenda of climate change and diplomatic actions for peace between peoples, as well as the cause of refugees. To our brothers in Christ, we wish love and peace in this passage of Pope Francis, evoking fraternity and compassion to all homes,” he said.
Also in a statement, the front of evangelicals deeply lamented the Pope’s death.
“The first Latin American Pope marked his pontificate in a trajectory of simplicity and defense to human rights. In his last public appearance, on Easter Sunday, he asked for the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and said: ‘Express my proximity to sufferings… of all the Israeli people and the Palestinian people.’ Life and Testimony of Jorge Mario Bergoglio ”.
The National Council of Christian Churches of Brazil (Conic) recalled that Pope Francis’ life was “a brave testimony in hostile contexts.”
“By placing themselves alongside immigrants and refugees and memory to those who died on the crossing, he denounced contemporary colonialisms that hurt human dignity. In Latin America, he dialted with social movements and encouraged the struggle for the right to land, ceiling and work,” Conic said. “We, your ecumenical brothers and sisters, pray, pray, Papa Francis, in solidarity with the bereaved communities of the Roman Apostolic Catholic Church and to thank God for their life and testimony.”
Oxum’s little girl, Iyalorixá from Ilê Omolu Oxum, said the Pope “will be remembered and celebrated by his performance focused on confrontation with injustices and all forms of prejudice. He was a true light for the world. ”
Mother Nilce de Iansã, Renafro’s national coordinator, wrote in her message that the Pope “sown love wherever she went.”
“When we close our eyes and think of Pope Francis, we immediately come the image of his smile, a reflection of all his journey of welcome and respect for all people, regardless of religion. He sowed his love wherever he went and certainly the strength of his work will germinate to future generations,” said Renafro coordinator.
Pastor Ronilso Pacheco, from the Baptist community in São Gonçalo, highlights Francisco’s humanitarian agenda – Photo Valter Camparanato/Agência Brasil/Archive
Pastor Ronilso Pacheco, from the Baptist community in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, recalled the Pope’s great transformation work at the opening of the Catholic Church. He said Francisco embraced a very strong humanitarian agenda.
