President Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, praises his legacy of justice and compassion

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a long battle with bilateral pneumonia. In a heartfelt statement, President Tinubu hailed the late Pope as a “humble servant of God” and a “tireless champion of the poor.”He acknowledged the pontiff’s enduring commitment to justice, inclusion, and environmental stewardship. “Today, with a heavy heart, I join Catholic faithful a