Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Mourns the Death of Pope Francis, Who Died at Age 88: "I Really Loved Him"

• The world was shaken by the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025
• News of his passing prompted a reaction from former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who shared a few words on X
• Pope Francis appeared at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, 20 April, and reportedly appeared weak as he delivered a speech

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Catholic Church leader Pope Francis has passed away. The 88-year-old reportedly passed on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025.

Announcing the news of his passing on Telegram, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, via the Vatican, wrote: "This morning at 7:35 am, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father."

eNCA reported the news of the Pope's passing on X:

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi heartbroken by Pope Francis' death

Reacting to the heartbreaking news, former Economic Freedom Fighter MP Mbuyiseni posted a photo of the pontiff (formerly Twitter) and remarked, "Oh nooo, I really loved Pope Francis," followed by the heartbroken emoji.

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More on Pope Francis' health problems

Pope Francis was hospitalised for about five weeks after he was admitted in February 2025. The leader reportedly struggled to breathe. Briefly News had reported that he was hospitalised at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and was treated for a respiratory tract infection. However, the illness worsened, and he was later diagnosed with double pneumonia.

According to IOL, he made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday at St. Peter's Square.

He allegedly had a weak voice and was in a wheelchair when he gave a speech calling for freedom of religion in order to achieve peace.

After his release from the hospital, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on 6 April 2025. Wearing an oxygen nasal cannula, he briefly spoke to the crowd at St. Peter’s Square as they observed the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare.

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Netizens react to Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's tribute

Social media users had a few words to share about Pope Francis' passing, commenting under Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's post.

@metafyzician shared:

"He was a man of conscience, mbuyiseni. He stood on his principles and not just his faith. He spoke up against the genocide unfolding in occupied Palestine. He's made me reconnect with my faith. I'm absolutely devastated."

@Eve13419533 said:

"After his sermon on Easter. May his soul rest in peace."

@Diva4259 reacted:

"Pope Francis you will be remembered. RIP."

@MKayTheQueen wished:

"May his soul rest in eternal peace."

@SiyamthandaQha reacted:

"He spoke about the injustice the Palestinians face from the Israel genocide."

@umysaviour shared:

"The church was truly led. He became the 1st to denounce genocide and allow to recognize same sex marriages. May he rest in eternal peace, His Grace."

Pope Francis speaks for LGBTQI

In a previous report from Briefly News, Catholic Church leader Pope Francis had criticised the criminalisation of homosexuality.

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The Pope had visited South Sudan when he said that LGBTQ+ members are children of God, and it was a sin to criminalise them.

Source: Briefly News