Duel and tributes from Guatemala for the death of the pontiff

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April 21, 2025April 21, 2025By Mario Vásquez
Duel and tributes from Guatemala for the death of the pontiff

From the official pronouncement of the Government and the message of President Bernardo Arévaloeven words of gratitude from authorities, the National University and political leaders, the country is adds to the world mourning.

“With deep pain we receive the news of the death of Pope Francis. We thank God for his life, his humility and his testimony of faith,” said the Archbishopric of Guatemala by joining the world mourning for the departure of the first Latin American Pope.

He Guatemala Government He expressed his regret through an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in which he transferred the condolences of the country:

“Guatemala expresses its most sincere condolences to the state of the city of the Vatican, to the Catholic Church and millions of faithful worldwide”the Foreign Ministry said.

“His holiness will be remembered for his tireless pastoral work, his commitment to peace, for compassion with the most unprotected, dialogue and human dignity, as well as his legacy of faith, humility and fraternity, which will continue to be inspiration for present and future generations”.

The Guatemalan government also indicated that, in the midst of pain by its departure, it raises prayers for its eternal rest.

Arévalo highlights the vocation of Pope Francis for the poor

President Bernardo Arévalo also spoke about the death of the pontiff and highlighted his social and spiritual commitment:

“A man of peace and wisdom. Pope Francis, one of the men who, in simplicity and from humility, demonstrated his greatness,” Arévalo wrote in his social networks.

“His vocation for the poor and the most needy always guided his steps, and with them, those of many others,” added the president.

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Reactions in Guatemala

Other public figures in the country also lamented the death of the Supreme Pontiff, the first Latin American in the history of the Catholic Church.

Vice President Karin Herrera wrote a brief message on her X account:

“Thank you for everything, Pope Francis! Rest in peace the Pope of mercy and simplicity.”

The University of San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) said:

“We join the world mourning for its departure, we pray for its eternal rest and reaffirm our commitment to the values ​​he promoted.”

He Deputy Samuel Pérez, For his part, said the social legacy of Pope Francis:

“May Pope Francis rest, a worldwide social leader. That his legacy reminds us that the priority is the ones who suffer exclusion for being who they are, who suffer from unfair wars and those who suffer a structurally unequal and destructive economic model.”

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