Former Senator and independent senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino joined Catholics around the world in honoring the late Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on Saturday at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. Photo credit: Bam Aquino FB page In a statement, Bam remembered the Holy Father’s enduring legacy of compassion, service, and simplicity. “We continue to reflect on his life, on his service to the Church, and what it meant to the whole world,” Bam said, recalling that he was deeply inspired when Pope Francis was selected as the first pontiff from South America.  “Hindi siya taga-Europa o Amerika — siya’y taga-South America na tulad nating mga Pilipino — nasa laylayan ng mundo,” he shared. Bam highlighted Pope Francis’ unwavering dedication to the poor and the marginalized, saying he prioritized the needs of the less fortunate and constantly reminded the global community not to forget them. “Sa pagtawag sa kanyang Pope Francis, ang mahihirap ang inuna niya, at sa mahigit na isang dekada niyang pamumuno – parati niyang paalala sa atin – huwag kalimutan ang mahihirap,” Bam said. For more than a decade, Bam said Pope Francis demonstrated his kindness by welcoming the sick, migrant workers, refugees, indigenous peoples, non-Catholics, and […]