A Pope for the People
His papacy may have ended, but his legacy — particularly in the hearts of Filipinos — endures as a reminder that holiness lies not in grandeur, but in grace.
Oh, Pope of the People, with a heart open wide, you walked among us, with compassion as guide. Through trials and triumphs, your voice ever clear, spoke love and hope, drawing all souls near. Farewell, gentle shepherd, your legacy stays, in hearts you’ve touched, through eternal days. Though you depart, your light will not fade, forever our guide, in the promises made.
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
