Tribute to Pope Francis; the Franciscus
The Pope was the living proof that leadership thrives not in pomp but in washing the feet of refugees and dining with the homeless
My heart is full as I reflect on Pope Francis’s extraordinary life. He was a man whose humility disarmed kings, whose kindness touched millions, and whose quiet strength redefined what it means to lead with love.
He once taught us: “The one who shows mercy never fears death. Why? Because they’ve already confronted it in the suffering of the marginalized, in the struggles of the forgotten, and conquered it through Christ’s love.
To the world, he was a spiritual giant. To me, as a Catholic, former altar server, and public servant, he was the living proof that leadership thrives not in pomp but in washing the feet of refugees, embracing the disabled, and dining with the homeless.
His legacy isn’t in grand titles, but in teaching us that: Faith is choosing hope when cynicism seems easier (“Do not fear decisive choices!”), Light persists even in darkness (“That divine spark lives in all”), Mercy is the antidote to a wounded world.
As we whisper “Pie Jesu, dona eis requiem” (Gentle Jesus, grant him rest), let’s honor him by living his radical compassion touching the wounds of our communities as he did, and transforming them with love.
Rest now, dear shepherd. Your lesson endures.
Ralph Poku-Adusei
MP, Bekwai Constituency
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