“The Pope of the Poor, as he managed to be called by everyone, the Pope of the Refugees and the oppressed, fought true battles,” the SYRIZA president said.
“All the bid farewell today with sadness and respect for him Pope Francisthe first Pope coming from Latin America, a great form that influenced leaders and peoples“, SYRIZA-PS President Socrates Famellos said in a post on social media.
He then adds: ‘The Pope of the poor, as he managed to be called by everyone, the Pope of the refugees and the oppressed, fought true battles for a world with principles and justice, for a society with solidarity and progress.
We remember him for his visit to Lesvos when he supported Greece in the refugee crisis in April 2016 and his sincere sensitivity to human rights. But also because it brought the two churches, Catholics and Orthodox, one step closer. For all this we are grateful to him“
In closing he notes: ‘Pope Francis’ progressive legacy is historic and is a milestone for Church -Society relations“
All the universe bid farewell today with sadness and respect to Pope Francis, the first Pope coming from Latin America, a great form that influenced leaders and peoples.
The Pope of the Poor, as the Pope of Refugees and of… pic.twitter.com/r5xlr2vlyl
– Socratis Famellos (@sfamellos) April 21, 2025
Source: Skai
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