Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has joined world leaders in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a symbol of compassion, humility, and unity across faiths and nations.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on his official Facebook page, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep grief over the Pope’s passing, while extending condolences to the global Catholic community and people of faith.
“It is with deep grief that I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis,” he wrote. “I join the Catholic community in Ghana and worldwide to mourn this huge loss.”
Bawumia, a devout Muslim and a leading political figure in Ghana, reflected on the late Pope’s lifelong advocacy for inclusiveness and peace, qualities he described as universally admirable regardless of religious or political belief.
“He lived a life of inclusiveness and humility, which was admired by many around the world,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia also recalled a personal visit to the Vatican a year ago, where he met Pope Francis and was moved by the Pope’s gentleness and moral clarity.
“He left such a remarkable impression on me as one whose true essence and outlook on life was to live pure and right,” he reflected.
His tribute highlights not only the Pope’s global moral authority, but also the bridge-building power of interfaith dialogue, a value Pope Francis championed throughout his papacy.
Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church and widely revered for promoting humility, social justice, and interreligious harmony.
In a final note of reverence, Dr. Bawumia wrote:
“May his legacy inspire us as we continue to pursue our individual mandates on earth.”
His tribute has resonated deeply with Ghanaians across religious divides, serving as a poignant reminder of shared human values that transcend creed and culture.
