Goma Mourns the Death of Pope Francis

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Pope Francis had planned to visit Goma in 2022, but the trip was cancelled due to health concerns. His passing has left many in the region devastated.

The death of Pope Francis on Monday has triggered an outpouring of grief around the world, including in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, where Catholic faithful gathered to pray and honour his memory.

Pope Francis had planned to visit Goma in 2022, but the trip was cancelled due to health concerns. His passing has left many in the region devastated.

Elected in 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis became widely admired for his humility, his simplicity, and his advocacy for peace and social justice. He died at the age of 88. For many, he was more than a religious leader — he was a father figure.

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Pope Francis had battled a chronic lung condition since his youth, having had part of one lung removed. In mid-February, he was hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with a respiratory crisis, which later developed into double pneumonia. As Catholics around the world mourn his loss, Pope Francis’ legacy of peace, hope, and compassion continues to inspire millions.