Mumbai, April 21 -- Former Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis, whom he recalled as a person continuously engaged in promoting peace, compassion, and for the poor.

Speaking to ANI, Cardinal Gracias said that Pope Francis was a person who spent his life for the sake of the people.

"Pope Francis was a person who spent his life for the sake of the people. His messages were continuously for the world and were for peace and compassion for the poor, and the same orientation he wanted in the Church. He spoke so strongly on migration and the rights of migrants. Even in his personal dealings with world leaders, he insisted on this. He had care for nature," he said.

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