A Shepherd to Millions: Pope Francis Dies at 88, Leaving the World in Mourning”…See More

A Shepherd to Millions: Pope Francis Dies at 88, Leaving the World in Mourning”…See More

Outside the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, Catholics are remembering Pope Francis as a pontiff who “reached out” to Africa.

Francis visited several African countries during his papacy and spoke out against what he saw as injustices on the continent.

“He reached out to us and he brought changes. He reached out even to the places and situations where the political leaders would be oppressive to their people,” Rosemary Muchai tells the BBC. “He would speak out. He has spoken out.”

“Mostly, I remember Pope Francis for the message of love of the poor,” says Belvin Musweti.

The Pope “always insisted that we also live according to the gospel, mostly showing our love to the poor and the marginalised in the community,” he adds.

Cecilia Mwongeli says she will remember the Pope’s emphasis on family and his message of hope. She says Pope Francis encouraged people to “be hopeful irrespective of the hard economic and life situations”.