Monsignor de Cali about Pope Francis: "The Church renewed with a simple and merciful language"

From the Valle del Cauca, multiple voices have lamented the death of Pope Francis, highlighting his spiritual legacy and his impact on the renewal of the Catholic Church. One of the most senses pronouncements came from the archbishop of Cali, Monsignor Luis Fernando Rodríguezwho highlighted how the first Latin American Pope managed to bring the doctrine of the Church closer to the daily life of millions of faithful.

“The Pope has been faithful to his mission of being the apostle of the Lord, apostle of the Church. His purpose, in continuity with the previous pontiffs, was to renew the Church, and that is why he wanted the Second Vatican Council to take it seriously,” said the religious leader in an interview with RCN Radio Cali.

Monsignor Rodríguez explained that one of Francisco’s greatest transformations was his insistence on lower the gospel of real life theoryusing a close, simple and direct language. “It’s nothing but read Fratelli Tuttithe encyclical on human fraternity and reconciliation, or Laudato yesabout the common house and the environment. They are radical, firm texts, but always full of mercy, ”he said.

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He also recalled that the Pope was not afraid of the attention of the bishops and priests themselves when he felt they moved away from the spirit of service and humility he preached. “There were necessary ears. He insisted on an authentic conversion, vehemently,” he said.

In his reflection, the archbishop also referred to the constant concern of the Pope for world conflicts. “We lived a fractional world war and he was always distressed for it. I even believe that he offered his illness as a prayer, as an offering, so that the world becomes and the leaders understand the weight of their decisions,” he concluded.

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For her part, the governor of Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toroalso regretted the departure of the Pontiff and exalted his role as a spiritual leader and defender of peace.

“Today the world stops hearing a voice of love, peace and respect for life. The Catholic world loses its spiritual guide, and humanity to a man who made his pontificate an example of humility, simplicity and closeness with the most needy,” said the president.

Dilian Toro also recalled that Pope Francis was a shepherd committed to social justice and accompaniment to peace efforts in Colombia.