Anwar pays tribute to Pope Francis: ‘A steadfast advocate for peace’
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Monday aged 88. — AFP pic
Tuesday, 22 Apr 2025 9:09 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church who passed away yesterday, will be remembered not only as the first pope from the Global South, but as a moral voice of compassion, humility and justice in a turbulent world, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar posted on Facebook yesterday that Pope Francis’ commitment to interfaith understanding, environmental stewardship and the dignity of the marginalised resonated far beyond the Catholic Church.
“Pope Francis was a steadfast advocate for peace and his efforts to build bridges across faiths and cultures earned the respect of many, including in the Muslim world.
“He spoke with moral clarity on the immense suffering in Gaza, reminding the world that we must show the same compassion to all victims of violence, wherever they may be,” he said.
Anwar added that the Pope also championed the dignity of migrants and refugees, urging the international community to respond to their plight with humanity and conscience.
He said the Pope’s life of service and quiet strength brought to mind the words of the Bard: “His life was gentle, and the elements so mix’d in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man’.”
On a very personal note, Anwar said he had the honour of visiting Pope Francis during his early days at the Vatican.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
“On behalf of the government and people of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the Holy See, to Catholics around the world, especially to the Catholic community in Malaysia.
“May his legacy endure,” he said.
According to international news reports, Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Monday aged 88.
He had long battled various health issues, including ‘asthma-like respiratory crises’ associated with thrombocytopenia. — Bernama
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kt comments:
I salute you, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for this magnanimous obituary. You are now back to being the man we support.
Please invite the next Papa to Malay-sia. Papas in the past have visited most Asian countries: Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Bangladesh, Mongolia etc. In Mongolia they could not find any Catholics so they brought some in to "welcome" the Papa.
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ReplyDeleteHamas terrorist lover Anwar only saying nice things to POPE Francis because Pope met some Gaza - Hamas sympatizer.....POPE purposely FORGOT TO ASK THE TERRORIST TO RELEASE ALL ISREAL HOSTAGES....NOW HE WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE JEWISH KING OF KINGS FOR HIS OWN SELFISH FLAWED AGENDA..... IN THE MEANTIME ....LETS HOPE THE NEXT POPE IS THE ONE CLOSEST TO 80 Year Old
.....Like Malaysia we need someone of different Race/Colour/ Religion/Region to Lead!!. Choose any Younger and they WILL ALL THINK THEY ARE LIKE TUN DR MATI TAK LAMA LAGI .....and use 25 Years to PROMOTE THEIR OWN SICK GARBAGE RACIST FACIST, CLIMATE, LBGTIQ, LOVER of BROTHERHOOD OF ISLAM TERRORIST HAMAS Sunni-Shia Iran, and ANTI SEMITISM/DESTOY ISREAL AGENDA!!
ALL FOR LIMITING PM, MP, SPEAKER/IGP,AG,MACC,BNM GOVENOR, GOVENOR, EDUCATION DIRECTOR, CHANCELOR, HOME MINISTER, FINANCE MINISTER, TRANSPORT, AMBASSADOR....ETC...ETC OF MALAYSIA TO 5 YEARS MAXIMUM.....ALL USELESS IN 60 YEARS OF FAILED MALAYSIA!
Why has Malaysia never invited the Pope to the country ?
ReplyDeleteNever since Independence.
few catholic voters here
DeleteThailand has fewer than 400,000 Catholics , while Malaysian Catholics number 1.3 Million.
DeleteYet, Thailand accepted a wish communicated by Pope Francis for a visit.
Malaysia, never in 67 years.
Papa visited Mongolia in 2023. How many Catholics there?
Deleteinvite & acceptance.
DeleteWho initiates first?
Brainless fart of non diplomatic callous fart!
Brainless fart from CCP Wumao Moron.
DeletePapal visits are almost all initiated by informal approaches from the Vatican diplomatic service on a Papal wish to visit the country. The Vatican is more than the Catholic Church. It is a Sovereign State, under Italy's protection.
If agreeable , The host country then issues a formal diplomatic invitation for the Pope to visit.