Quigley Statement on Passing of Pope Francis

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:

“The world has lost a great messenger for peace and compassion. Pope Francis spent his life in service to those less fortunate and used his influence as Pope to advance the causes of environmentalism, peace, and equality. He led with humility and the biblical call to welcome all, including refugees and immigrants. At all times, Pope Francis reminded the world that the root of the Catholic faith is in aiding the poor, voiceless, and disadvantaged. It was one of the great honors of my career to attend Pope Francis’s address to Congress in 2015.

“My thoughts are with the millions of Catholics who mourn his passing, and I stand with those around the world who grieve the loss of this moral giant. In these difficult times, the best way to honor Pope Francis’s memory is to follow his example by extending mercy and kindness to all those around us.”