MANILA, Philippines- Nakidalamhati at nakiramay ang Senado sa pangunguna ni Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero sa pagpanaw ni Pope Francis nitong Lunes, isang araw matapos siyang maghatid ng misa sa Linggo De Ramos, ang pagtatapos ng Mahal na Araw.
Bukod kay Escudero, nakiramay din sa pagpanaw ni Pope Francis o Lolo Kiko sa mga Filipino, sina Senador Risa Hontiveros, Grace Poe, Lito Lapid at dating Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
“I join the Catholic Church and the global community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a true shepherd of Christ’s flock. His tireless efforts to foster peace and inclusion reshaped the Church’s role in promoting unity across religious and cultural divides,” ayon kay Escudero.
Bilang kauna-unahang Latin American pontiff, sinabi ni Escudero na ipinagtagumpay ni Pope Francis ang inaapi, inilagay ang kanilang boses sa harapan ng papasiya at naging inspirasyon sa buong mundo sa kanyang mensahe ng pag-ibig at pagtanggap.
Ayon kay Escudero, nananatiling nakaukit sa puso ng mga Pilipino ang pagbisita ni Pope Francis noong 2015 na inalo ang mga apektado at biktima ng Bagyong Yolanda at nanawagan ng pagkakaisa at pag-aalaga apra sa lahat ng mahihina sa atin.
“His words of “mercy and compassion” continue to guide the Filipino people in building a society rooted in empathy and understanding,” ayon kay Escudero.
“As we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, let us carry forward his vision of a world united in peace and kindness. May his dedication to inclusion and harmony inspire us to nurture our shared humanity. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul,” dagdag niya.
“From a grateful nation, paalam at maraming salamat, Pope Francis! Rest in eternal peace,” wika ni Escudero.
Kasabay nito, nakiisa rin si Hontiveros sa lahat ng katulad na Katoliko at buong mundo sa pagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw ni Pope Francis.
“I join my fellow Catholics and the whole world in weeping over the passing of our beloved Pope Francis, ang pinakadakilang aspekto ng ating Simbahan ngayon.”
“Pope Francis was a real progressive in every sense of the word. He saw to it that the Church was truly a Church of the poor. He even took it further and called on the Church to listen and learn,” ayon kay Hontiveros.
“I best remember him for his clarion call to action on the climate crisis, his welcoming of women into leadership positions in the Church, and his making God’s love felt by marginalized communities across the world, especially in areas wracked by violence and conflict,” dagdag pa ng senadora.
Ayon kay Hontiveros na panatilihin ang kanyang alaala sa pamamagitan ng pamumuhay ng katangian na ipinamamahagi: maaawiin at pagmamahal.
“Let us show mercy for the most vulnerable among us, compassion towards each other, and hope just as the late Pope hoped for peace and justice. Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him,” ayon kay Hontiveros.
Nakidalamhati rin si Lapid sa lahat ng kapanalig na Katoliko sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo sa pagpanaw ng ating pinakamamahal na Santo Papang si Pope Francis.
“Ang kanyang paglipas ay hindi lamang kawalan sa Iglesia Katolika, kundi sa sangkatauhan. Ang kanyang mensahe ng inklusibong pag-ibig at pananampalataya ay umantig at nagkilos higit sa mga kaanib ng Santa Iglesia. Nagsalita siya hindi lamang para sa mga Kristiyano, kundi para sa lahat ng tao, lalo na sa mga naaapi, mahihirap, at mga nangangailangan.
Binigyang pansin at inspirasyon niya ang lahat ng naghahanap ng gabay at pag-asa, anuman ang kanilang pananampalataya at katayuan sa buhay,” ayon kay Lapid.
Para naman kay Poe, maalala si Pope Francis sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng kanyang pananalita sa pagkakalat ng pag-ibig.
“He was firmly committed to inclusivity; welcoming minorities and the most powerless and vulnerable into the arms of the Church . He spoke against greed and corruption. He called for a ceasefire on all conflicts, and urged the use of resources to feed the hungry. His wisdom came from a life of service, living among the poorest of the poor. We mourn the loss of his leadership that was both humble and courageous. Godspeed,” base kay Poe.
Lubhang ikinalungkot ni Zubiri ang pagpanaw ni Lolo Kiko, si Pope Francis na nagmarka ang kanyang papasiya sa kakaibang pagmamahal at pagpapakumbaba.
“My heart is heavy with grief for our beloved Lolo Kiko, our Pope Francis, whose papacy was He was truly Christ-like in his leadership of the Church, always prioritizing those who are most vulnerable among us—victims of poverty, illness, war, and injustice,” ayon kay Zubiri.
“In an increasingly fractured and tumultuous world, his message of love and service rang loud in its simplicity. He was a working Pope, ready to come down from the pulpit and engage with the problems of the world alongside the rest of us,” ani Zubiri.
Aniya, ipinakita ni Pope Francis hindi ang “vestments” o seremonya, hinggil ito bilang daan para sa pag-ibig at pagiging maunawain.
“I had the remarkable honor of meeting Pope Francis and receiving his personal blessing at the Vatican last year, and it is an experience that I will never forget. His reminder to “protect the family” will always live with me, and always guide everything that I do as a Catholic and as a public servant,” ani Zubiri. Ernie Reyes
