Pope Francis Says Mandela Will Inspire Generations

Hope Francis yesterday paid tribute to Nelson Mandela’s struggle to forge a just South Africa, praising the anti-apartheid hero’s commitment to non-violence, reconciliation and truth.

“I pray that the late president’s example will inspire generations of South Africans to put justice and the common good at the forefront of their political aspirations,” Francis said in a telegram to South African President Jacob Zuma. The pontiff...