FORMER president Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona said the world lost a beautiful soul with the passing of Pope Francis on April 21. Carmona shared his thoughts after signing the official condolence book at the Port of Spain Apostolic Nunciature, Mary Street, Port of Spain, on April 26.

The pope’s funeral also took place on April 26 where hundreds of thousands gathered at Vatican City, Rome, Italy, to say goodbye. He was buried in Rome’s St Mary Major Basilic.

The funeral was attended by several world leaders and other dignitaries.