Pope Francis, the people's pope, was a man who honored the poor, the children, and was devastated for those suffering from the ravages of war. It takes powerful men to incite war, and I believe that these men were the least of his worries. He was more compassionate about the innocents who suffered the consequences of their actions. Powerful men who love to go to war leave a carnage of tattered hearts and broken dreams, children amongst them.
I understood his desire for peace. In a tumultuous world, peace should never be compromised. There is never a gain in a situation that has brought upon war, as history has taught us. War stifles. Children suffer the most. They grow to be bitter adults. We need our children to build a future for our world. As guardians, we have limited time and scope to nurture and care for them. If there are constant conflicts, are we not depriving them of what they deserve - to thrive peaceably amongst beauty as inheritance and not in dire neglect?
It is sad that in the pope's lifetime and in his role as the Shepherd of His flock, his call for peace in war-torn countries were never heeded. I am sure he died a sad man. I saw a video of him talking to a priest in Gaza. He called him every day to find out about the situation there. As I watched him, I felt that he had that urgent need to know that the priest and the people, irrespective of race and religion in the war torn area were still alive. He was an all-embracing, humble, religious leader. He didn't care for race, religion or color. He viewed everyone as a human and believed they had a right to be respected as one.
I see the world so disoriented today. People are fearful, displaced, and are searching for peace. Only when there is peace, will our world heal from the ravages of pain and suffering. Only when there is peace, will our children find the will to survive and grow to build great nations.
Our time is shortened by the lack of peace everywhere. Think about our children, and give them a chance to live their lives fully in peace.
Goodbye His Holiness. I'm sure you are in a better place now. Till we meet one day, rest in peace.
-shobana-
Other News: From Skopje to India is now published as an audiobook, courtesy of Amazon. Please find the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Studios-on-Brilliance-Skopje/dp/B0F65V7J7K/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0
https://www.amazon.com/Skopje-India-Shobana-Gomes/dp/B0DXTFZGN3
From Skopje to India 
Audible Audiobook – Unabridged
I wished to touch the readers with a story that gripped them from the start. I wanted to talk about the displaced and vulnerable, but instead, in writing this story, I learned about the wistful hearts of people who yearned to live life the same as the upper class. The clear disparity lies between the lines of my story, and I only wish you could see them through my eyes - shobana›
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