The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has expressed grief over the passing of the late pope, Benedict XVI.
This was contained in a release signed by the President of the association, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh on Saturday.
The association described him as a “great theologian” who positively influenced Catholics and Non-Catholics globally who devoted his soul to God.
“Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is saddened by the demise of Emeritus Catholic Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI, a great theologian whose life epitomised the balance of faith, reason and works in ways that positively influenced both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world.”
“He had devoted his soul and intelligence to God for a more fraternal world, and had died in the Mater Ecclesiae monastery, a house dedicated to prayer and self-sacrifice within the walls of the Vatican Gardens.”
“CAN pays tribute to Pope Benedict XVI who spent his days at the service of the Church, speaking to the hearts and minds of men with the spiritual, cultural and intellectual depth he possessed.”
According to CAN, “It will be difficult to fill the shoes of untiring efforts to find a common path in promoting peace and goodwill throughout the world which Pope Benedict XVI left behind, but the Christian Association of Nigeria prays that God Almighty will continue to raise theologians like the late Pontiff who are committed to the defence of Christian faith.”
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CAN however extended its condolences to his relatives, the Vatican, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and the faithful in Nigeria and the rest of the world over the great loss of the pontiff.
The Catholic Pontiff passed away in the early hours of Saturday 31st, December at his residence.