00:00In the other news, the Bangsamoro Tunnelas region in Muslim Mindanao or BARM
00:03expressed solidarity with the Catholic community in mourning the loss of Pope Francis.
00:09Leanne Bolongon of Philippine Information Agency's Sub-Sargent has the details.
00:15The Bangsamoro government on Tuesday, April 22, expressed its solidarity with the Roman Catholic community
00:22in the region following the death of Pope Francis.
00:26Interim Chief Minister Abdul Raoaf Makakuwa said in a statement that the Bangsamoro government
00:32stands in solidarity with the Roman Catholics as he reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a society
00:39where peace and mutual respect are the cornerstones of the Bangsamoro.
00:43Makakuwa stated that the news of Pope Francis' passing has brought profound sadness and grief
00:49not only to the country but also to the entire world, as he was a symbol of hope
00:54and relentless advocate for peace, justice, and interfaith dialogue.
00:59Makakuwa also emphasized that Pope Francis served as a source of moral clarity,
01:04continuously urging world leaders to turn away from war and to pursue peaceful resolutions instead,
01:10as evident with his persistent and heartfelt appeals for peace in the Middle East,
01:14especially in the face of atrocities in Palestine.
01:17On Easter Monday, April 21, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis passed away peacefully
01:23at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City.
01:28He was 88.
01:29The Pope, whose birth name is George Mario Bergoglio, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
01:34He chose the papal name Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi,
01:39who inspired him to embrace a life of poverty.
01:41The Vatican also announced on Tuesday, April 22, that the Pope will be laid to rest
01:47at the Basilica of St. Major on Saturday morning, April 26.
01:52The St. Mary Major Basilica, also referred to as the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore,
01:57is the largest Marian church in Rome, Italy, where the Pope is said to visit frequently
02:02due to his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
02:05From the Philippine Information Agency, Soxergen, Lian Bolongon, Balitang Pambansa.
