The world mourns the passing of a towering figure—the Pope of the poor, the marginalized, the forgotten—the shepherd of 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe. A relentless voice for peace, a steadfast supporter of the oppressed in war-torn Ukraine and Gaza, a critic of unchecked capitalism, consumerism, and populism; a simple soul who championed the cause of migrants, the homeless, and women’s rights—Pope Francis has left this mortal world. His loss is felt most deeply in the bleeding hearts of conflict-ravaged people across the world.

Living in a remote and forgotten corner of the globe, I feel it my moral obligation to eulogize this great man who, throughout his twelve-year papacy, stood unflinchingly with the downtrodden and disenfranchised. His monumental legacy as a messenger of peace will continue to resonate through the fractured landscapes of our battered world.

Even in his final hours, Pope Francis raised his voice in one last fervent appeal—for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. On Easter Sunday, his final public address was a profound call to end the bloodshed, to release hostages, and to rush unhindered humanitarian aid to a starving population battered by relentless suffering. His message was as simple as it was eternal: war is a defeat and death; true victory and strength lie in peace, dialogue, and reconciliation.

Throughout his papacy, the Pope stood as the world’s moral compass, tirelessly calling for peace—from Ukraine to Gaza, from Yemen to Sudan. Today, as global leaders pay homage to his unmatched moral authority, they are called not just to mourn, but to embody his legacy—particularly in Gaza.

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