Mangaluru: People who do not heed the words of political leaders and social reformers often listen to religious leaders and agree to change. Although he was a leader of the global Christian faith, Pope Francis preached peace and called for the protection of the environment.
Speaking at the Pope Francis memorial event organized under the leadership of Raymond D’Cunha Taccode of the Pingara organization, P.B. Harish Rai Press Club President delivered the keynote address at a meeting held in the Bishop House Church building.
Dr. Suresh Negalaguli, Superintendent and Ayurvedic Doctor at Kanchur Ayurveda Hospital, said that religious leaders who uphold lofty ideals such as "Speak the truth, follow righteousness" are placed above leaders of all religions.
Mohammed Mohsin, editor of Anupama Monthly magazine, said that Pope Francis will truly be remembered as someone who strongly condemned war in a firm voice.
Raymond D'Cunha Taccode said that Pope Francis, belonging to the same Jesuit tradition as the priests of Aloysius College, emerged as a leader for Christians of all denominations across the world through his spiritual guidance. "This is a divine blessing. His loss is deeply painful," he said with emotion.
K. Vasanth Rao, president of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal Karnataka; Adolph D'Souza, Golden D'Souza, and Dolphy D'Souza—joint owners of General Engineering and Electricals—were present.
Riana D’Cunha hosted and delivered the vote of thanks.