Today, it is with great sadness that Pope Francis has departed from us. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis sought to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. His life was marked by helping to mobilize his faithful followers for the promotion of world peace and solidarity with the oppressed peoples of the world, regardless of race, nationality, gender, and religious affiliation.
The All-Faiths Peace Conference mourns his loss. Like millions of others, we recognize that his leadership in the Roman Catholic Church bypassed the indifference that is prevalent among too many religious leaders who simply proselytize with ancient biblical verses. Pope Francis was known for his moral positions, which embodied Christ’s message of forgiveness and compassion. We honor his life and continue his work in defending world peace, social equality, and advocacy for the oppressed.
May Pope Francis rest in eternal peace!
All-Faiths Peace Conference Board
“We are all equal – all of us – but this truth is not recognized, this equality is not recognized, and for this reason some people are, we can say, happier than others. But this is not a right! We all have the same rights. When we do not see this, society is unjust. It does not follow the rule of justice, and where there is no justice, there cannot be peace. I would like to repeat this with you: where there is no justice, there is no peace!” -Pope Francis