The Government of Guatemala expressed on Monday, April 21, its deep regret for the Death of Pope Francisoccurred at 88 in the city of the Vatican.
Through an official statement, the Foreign Ministry extended his condolences to Vaticanto the Catholic church and To millions of faithful around the world.
“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.
In the pronouncement, the government recognized the figure of Pope Francis as a world reference for its proximity to the most vulnerable and its firm commitment to universal values.
“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,” highlighted.
The statement also concluded by raising a prayer for its eternal rest.
Guatemala deeply laments the death of his holiness Pope Francis.#Release 🔗 https://t.co/4bnksfk3ee pic.twitter.com/cxw2evi0gj
– Minex Guatemala 🇬🇹 (@minexgt) April 21, 2025
Arévalo: “A man of peace and wisdom”
The President Bernardo Arévalo He also added to the international duel with a message in which he exalted the humanistic character of the Pontiff:
“A man of peace and wisdom. Today the world leaves Pope Francis, one of the men who, in simplicity and from humility, demonstrated his greatness,” The Guatemalan president expressed on social networks.
Arévalo especially highlighted the Pope’s vocation for attending to the most needy:
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“His vocation for the poor and the most needy always guided their steps, and with them, those of many others”he added.
With these messages, Guatemala adds to the multiple expressions of respect and recognition that have emerged in different countries after the death of the first Latin American Pope.
He @Guatemalagob regrets the death of Pope Francis. During the day, activities that will be developed to honor the Pontiff will be announced.@Guatevision_tv @prensa_libre pic.twitter.com/ma0cf9UVV4
– Leslie Sánchez (@lsánchez_GTV) April 21, 2025
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