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Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, a prominent member of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has joined world leaders in mourning the death of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, one day after delivering his final Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. His passing follows months of health struggles, including a recent respiratory crisis.
In a statement shared online, Dr. Kamara called the late Pope “a shepherd and beacon of profound humility, grace, and hope.” He praised the Pope’s simple lifestyle, his closeness to the poor, and his efforts to bring people of different faiths together.
Dr. Kamara also described the Pope’s final Easter message as “a lasting symbol of love, service, and faith lived without borders,” and said his life was a reminder that “faith is not a fortress but a journey.”
He ended his message with prayers for Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is now overseeing the Church’s transition.
Pope Francis, who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope in 2013, led the Catholic Church for 12 years. His regime was marked by compassion, reform, and a focus on reaching people often left out by society.
