00:00Jerusalem President Nicolás Maduro took to his social network to express his sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, American leader state.
00:08I have received immense sorrows, news of the physical departure of the eternal glory of an extraordinary religious, ethical and spiritual leader, a bastion of Christian life, consecrated to God, Holy Pope Francis, loved by all of us Christians and by all religions.
00:28He energized, renewed and gave great prestige to the Catholic Church, a great Argentinian, a great universal Latin American.
00:38Dear Francis, the South American people and our homeland Venezuela had it in your friend.
00:44And you are a friend of renowned, a special being of profound human clarity, a man of light and hope.
00:53You were a guide who showed with truth along the path of love, justice and brotherhood.
00:59He continued by sharing that he will continue to ride the path with a magnificent example.
01:05Your life at the highest spiritual, ethical and moral level.
01:12In his close remarks, the Venezuelan president expressed,
01:14We will never forget your contribution and decision in favor of Venezuela by giving a world to saints born in our land,
01:23Jose Gregorio Hernández and Merendiles, Susana of Christian life.
01:27Our love and admiration for you, dear Francis.
01:31God was always your guide and protector and today you are at his side as one of his greatest collaborators,
01:37brother Jorge Bergoglio, eternal honor and glory to the Pope of the peoples of the world.
01:44The Bolivarian alliance for the peoples of America, Albatisipi, issued a communique on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
01:58The text begins by saying that the member countries of Albatisipi expressed their deepest sorrow
02:04at the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church and firm defender of peace, human dignity and social justice.
02:12He also highlighted that Pope Francis will be remembered for his closeness to the people,
02:19a son of America who would courageously raise his voice in the face of the inequalities of the prevailing system.
02:28And with a spirit of service and deep humility,
02:30he revitalized hope in the hearts of millions of fervent believers and people around the world.
02:36He defended the poorest migrants, the workers, the indigenous peoples and all those who dream of a more just and human world.
02:45The communique voters state that the Bolivarian alliance recognized in his legacy an example of humility
02:52for the deconstruction of more supportive and inclusive societies in harmony with Mother Earth.
02:59Finally, the text concludes by noting that in these moments Albatisipi joins in prayers
03:07like American-Caribbean brothers and sisters who found in France's ascensory guidance.
03:12His memory will remain alive in those who work for a world of justice, peace and brotherhood among people.
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