Tributes
 Kofi Annan
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"Quite apart from his role as a spiritual guide to more than a billion men, women and children, he was a tireless advocate of peace, a true pioneer in interfaith dialogue and a strong force for critical self-evaluation by the Church itself. I offer my deepest condolences to Catholics and others around the world who were touched by his life of prayer and lifelong dedication to nonviolence and peace."