In a Facebook post, Dr. Bawumia stated, “It is with deep grief that I learned of the passing of his Holiness Pope Francis.”
“I join the Catholic Community in Ghana and worldwide to mourn this huge loss. Please accept my condolences,” he wrote
Dr. Bawumia, who was the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2024 election, described Pope Francis as “a man of unwavering peace and compassion.”
“He lived a life of inclusiveness and humility, which was admired by many around the world.”
Reflecting on his personal encounter with the Pope, he shared, “When I visited him a year ago, he left such a remarkable impression on me as one whose true essence and outlook on life was to live pure and right.”
“May his legacy inspire us as we continue to pursue our individual mandates of earth,” he added.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, according to a video statement released by the Vatican on Monday.
He was 88 years old.
GNA
