The association noted that security lapses in the country have remained painful realities.
The CAN president also acknowledged the sacrifices of Mr Okoye’s family and the congregation.
He urged Christian leaders to break the culture of silence and shame, calling for an end to the anomaly.
Mr Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, passed away on Easter Monday.
“As we await the intervention of Archbishop Okoh, we pray that God will grant us the wisdom…to work towards a peaceful resolution of the crisis,” stated the group.
He said the incidents highlight Nigeria’s growing struggles with crowd management during relief efforts.
He prayed for divine comfort for the victims’ families and reaffirmed CAN’s commitment to supporting security efforts.
Daniel Okoh, president of CAN, called on citizens to embody the spirit of Easter in their daily lives and practice sacrificial love toward one another.
CAN has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the successes being recorded in dealing with the nation’s security challenges.
The Sultan said it was important for clerics to be honest and transparent when engaging political leaders.
