The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka joins the global Christian community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a true shepherd of God’s flock, who embodied Christ’s compassion, humility, and courage. Pope Francis was a living witness to the Gospel—walking alongside the poor, uplifting the marginalized and tirelessly advocating for justice, peace and reconciliation in a broken world. His unwavering commitment to ecological justice and his deep love for creation reminded us all of our shared responsibility to care for our common home.