President Nandi-Ndaitwah extends condolences on passing of Pope Francis

NAMPA
2025-04-22
WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing State House staff on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing State House staff on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)
OSHAKATI, 22 APR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed condolences to the Vatican, the Catholic Church, and Pope Francis's family following his death on Monday.
Pope Francis, who served as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since 2013, died at the age of 88.
In a statement released on Monday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed her sadness upon receiving news of the Pope’s death.
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