Pope Francis's legacy is being honored as 250,000 people are expected to attend his funeral in Rome, with various dignitaries participating. Irish President Michael Higgins expressed gratitude for Pope Francis’s influence on global issues, including poverty and climate change. Higgins highlighted the Pope's dedication to the vulnerable and his global leadership. The turnout underscores the Pope's impact on humanity, reflecting on his life's work and commitment to social justice, as communities come together to celebrate his contributions and accomplishments across different fields.
As President of Ireland, I am pleased to communicate the appreciation of all of the people of Ireland for the life, the documents, and the contacts to the most vulnerable all over the world made by Pope Francis, who I was honoured to meet with on five occasions.
The world was struck by the generosity given by Pope Francis, right until the very last moments of his life, in terms of seeking to embrace, as he put it, all of humanity.
He was a strong advocate for the fulfilling of obligations in relation to nature and the indigenous peoples who are paying the highest price for the consequences of climate change.
He was a strong spokesperson for how global poverty could be eliminated and he gave leadership in relation to the rights of migrants.
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