The Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Željka Cvijanović, and the members of the Presidency, Denis Bećirović and Željko Komšić, sent telegrams of condolences on the death of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Father Pope Francis.
Chairperson Cvijanović sent a telegram to the Holy See in Rome, Archbishop of Vrhbosna Toma Vukšić, and the Catholic community around the world.
“With the departure of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church has lost a great and wise spiritual leader who was sincerely dedicated to justice, peace, and coexistence. I believe that his attitude towards the current challenges of the modern world, as well as his messages of understanding and love among peoples, will be a motivation and guide for many. Please accept my sincere condolences and deep respect,” Cvijanović said.
Bećirović: Pope Francis was a true friend of BiH and the whole world
The member of the BiH Presidency, Denis Bećirović, sent a telegram of condolence to the State Secretary of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the State Secretariat of the Holy See, and the Archbishop of Vrhbosnia, Monsignor Tomo Vukšić, in which he stated that he received the news of the death of Pope Francis with great sadness. Cultural heritage tours
“Pope Francis will be remembered for his sincere advocacy for peace, equality and solidarity. I had the great honor of talking with Pope Francis about the values of peace, dialogue, togetherness and cooperation. This conversation remained deeply etched in my memory, as did the words of respect that the Holy Father expressed to Bosnia and Herzegovina on that occasion,” Bećirović said.
He emphasized that the Holy Father was a true friend of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the whole world, and he expressed his attitude towards Bosnia and Herzegovina and its peoples during his visit to Sarajevo in June 2015.
“His Holiness Pope Francis will be remembered as a man of justice and humanity. His selfless contribution to humanity until the last day of his life was peace, solidarity, justice and human dignity.
With his extraordinary moral authority, Pope Francis represented a strong spiritual support for all people of good will around the world. The world and the Roman Catholic Church have been left without a true fighter for understanding and love among peoples, especially for peace throughout the world.
On behalf of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and on my own behalf, I send you and all Catholics in the world my condolences on the death of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Father Pope Francis.
Please accept, Your Eminence, the expressions of my high regard,” wrote Bećirović.
Komšić: The Pope’s words and advice will guide me in the future
BiH Presidency Member Željko Komšić sent a telegram of condolences to the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolini, the entire Secretariat of State of the Holy See in the Vatican, and to all those affected by the news of Pope Francis’s departure.
“Your Eminence, with immense sadness I received the news that Pope Francis is no longer with us. He was a man whose modesty, wisdom, and immense dedication to peace and justice left a deep mark on the world. I had the honor and privilege of meeting him and personally witnessing his nobility, wisdom, and kindness.
We have spoken several times about the values of dialogue, unity, and human solidarity. Those conversations left a strong impression on me and will remain deeply etched in my memory, and his words and advice will guide me in the future,” Komšić wrote.
He emphasized that Pope Francis will be remembered for his dedication to peace and human solidarity, for his genuine concern for people, especially those who were faced with injustice, poverty and suffering.
“His simplicity, humanity and selfless commitment to evangelical principles made him one of the greatest moral authorities of our time. His messages of peace and unity, which he also addressed to our citizens during his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, will remain a lasting inspiration for all who believe in the values of equality, reconciliation and mutual respect.
On behalf of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and on my own behalf, I express my deepest condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic Church and all who mourn today. The world has lost an extraordinary man, but his works and words will continue to live among us.
Pope Francis, rest in peace!”, Komšić wrote in his telegram of condolences.