Ghana President John Mahama wrote in a condolence book Friday that Pope Francis was a good man with a kind soul. He visited the Apostolic Nunciature in Accra to honor the religious leader, who died Monday at age 88. The Vatican announced his death earlier this week. The pope will be buried Saturday at the Vatican.
Church leaders held a memorial mass Friday at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa led government officials who attended the service. Religious figures from different Christian churches came to show respect. Someone represented the National Chief Imam at the ceremony as well. People remembered the pope for his humble nature and work promoting peace between different faiths during his leadership years.
Church leaders held a memorial mass Friday at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa led government officials who attended the service. Religious figures from different Christian churches came to show respect. Someone represented the National Chief Imam at the ceremony as well. People remembered the pope for his humble nature and work promoting peace between different faiths during his leadership years.
