Thailand mourns passing of Pope Francis

Thailand has joined the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis who passed away yesterday at the age of 88.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed profound sorrow and extended deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

She described Pope Francis as “a true beacon of humanity.”

On her Facebook page, Paetongtarn wrote, “His unwavering compassion, moral courage, noble humility, and tireless pursuit of peace inspired millions of people across faiths and nations, May His Holiness rest in eternal peace.”

Pope Francis visited Bangkok from November 20-23, 2019, where he met with the Supreme Patriarch at Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Temple and had a private audience with His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Pope Francis visits the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch at Wat Ratchabophit on November 20, 2019.//Photo: Wat Ratchabophit via AP photo

Pope Francis celebrates a Mass at the National Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand.//AP

Pope Francis, center, celebrates an open-air Mass at national sports stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.//AP