Washington, D.C., April 21, 2025 – Bread for the World issued the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis. The statement can be attributed to Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World.
“Bread for the World is deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. He was a fierce champion for people experiencing hunger and poverty, and throughout his life and papacy, advocated for alleviation of both. Our prayers are most especially with our Catholic friends and family around the world.
“During his address to the World Food Programme in 2016, Pope Francis shared ‘A people plays out its future by its ability to respond to the hunger and thirst of its brothers and sisters. In that ability to come to the aid of the hungry and thirsty, we can measure the pulse of our humanity.’ Those words could not be more relevant today.”
