The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has commiserated with the Catholic community and Christians in general over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Kalu, in a tribute on Saturday in Abuja acknowledged the contributions of the former Pope to the growth and progress of the Catholic community.
He urged religious leaders across the globe to emulate the deceased’s attributes.
While praying to God to grant the former Pope eternal bliss, Kalu said, “I join the Catholic community to mourn the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
“As a Catholic, I cherish the qualities of the former Pope in all ramifications.
“He was genuinely and passionately committed to the work of God in his lifetime.
“The late Pope Emeritus will be sorely missed across the globe for his service to humanity”.
Kalu prayed for eternal bliss for the Pope Emeritus.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pope Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to step down, died on Saturday at the age of 95.
NAN
