KOTA KINABALU: Pope Francis’s passing is a great loss to Catholics not only in Malaysia but globally, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor.

“The world mourns the passing of a truly noble spiritual leader known for his humility,
compassion and wisdom.

“On behalf of the State Government and the people of Sabah, I extend our heartfelt
condolences to all Catholics in your hour of grief,” he said here today.

Pope Francis, passed away Monday aged 88.-pr/BNN