{"id":2949,"date":"2025-04-23T15:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:59:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:59:23","slug":"statement-by-consul-bragagni-on-the-passing-of-his-holiness-pope-francis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/en\/news\/statement-by-consul-bragagni-on-the-passing-of-his-holiness-pope-francis\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement by Consul Bragagni &#8211; On the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His Holiness Pope Francis was a shepherd of peace, a voice for the voiceless, and a beacon of hope in our time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had the profound honour of meeting him with my family in 2019\u2014a moment forever etched in our hearts. We will always remember his smile and the warmth of his presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His legacy of compassion, humility, and unity will continue to inspire generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In mourning his passing, we honour a life devoted to the service of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>His Holiness Pope Francis was a shepherd of peace, a voice for the voiceless, and a beacon of hope in our time. 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