PNP mourns death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his weekly general audience at Paul VI hall in the Vatican on January 24, 2024. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is mourning the passing of Pope Francis, which it said reminds the police force to “protect with love” God’s gift to people.
In a statement on Monday night, PNP expressed its deepest condolences to the Christian community.
Pope Francis died earlier Monday at the age of 88.
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“With deep sorrow, we offer our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the Vatican and to all the faithful he so deeply touched,” the police force said.
“A beacon of humility, compassion, and courage, Pope Francis stood for the poor, the forgotten, and the voiceless. His message of peace, mercy, and unity echoes the very values we strive to uphold in the PNP,” it added.
The PNP also pointed put that such moments reminds them of the pope’s words: “Let us protect with love all that God has given us.”
“The PNP will honor his memory by upholding these values in our service to the Filipino people,” it further said.
Based on reports the Argentine pontiff spent 38 days being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before seeming to recover and leaving the facility on March 23.
