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Pope Francis welcomes people when he visits the weekly audience at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, March 8, 2023.
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Dani and condolences poured from all over the world after news about Pope Francis’ deathdied on Monday at the age of 88.
Francis, who was elected the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church after Benedict XVI retirement in 2013, was the first Pope of the Jesuits and the first Pope from the South Hemisphere, born in Argentina by the Italian Argentine father.
He made waves during his papacy as a reformer, who often rumbled in the most conservative quarters of the Church, but considered popularity among the progressives who took his champion of social justice and the support of marginalized groups.
The latest official meeting of Francis was held with the Vice President of the United States J. D. Vens on Easter Sunday, just the day before its passage.
In a message on X, Vnes wrote: “I just leaned against Pope Francis. My heart goes to millions of Christians around the world. I was pleased to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very sick. But I always remember him below the sermon he gave in the early days.
The official X White House account posted two Pope’s photos, one with the president Donald Trump And his wife Melania, and the second with Vens, together with the signature, which said, “Relax in the world, Pope Francis.”
Trump on his truth social account in the meantime Published: “Rest in the world Pope Francis! May God bless him and everyone who loved him!”
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni posted an emotional message in her official Facebook account, which states: “Pope Francis returned to his father’s house. The news that hurts us deeply because the great man and the great pastor leaves us.
The Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni receives Pope Francis when he arrives at the G7 Chapter summit on the second day from the 50th G7 summit in Borga Ennown on June 14, 2024 in Fasson, Italy.
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French President Emmanuel Macron wrote: “From Buenos -Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the church to bring joy and hope to the poorest. Let him unite with each other and with nature. Let this hope are constantly reviving for him. He and his wife are sending our thoughts to all the catalics.”
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Shuff on X described Francis as “In every way the people of the people. “
The king in the UK Charles made a statement by the royal family, saying that he and the queen “would mourn the destructive loss of this faithful follower of Jesus Christ” and that the late Pope “would be remembered by his sympathy, concern about the unity of the Church, and for the relentless commitment to the common causes of all people.”
Friedrich Merz, likely the next German chancellor, outlined a note on sympathies describing “Pope Francis’ tireless commitment to the weakest in society, to justice and reconciliation.”
Polish President Andre Duda praised the Vatican leader as “guided by humility and modesty.”
Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission President statement on X, Welcomed with Francis “Humility and love are so pure for the less happy, “adding that her” thoughts with all who feel this deep loss. “
President of Ukrainian Valodimir Zelensky expressed his condolences in a Post on X, Saying that the Pope “knew how to give hope, ease of suffering through prayer and promotes unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and Ukrainians. We mourn together with Catholics and all Christians who looked at Pope Francis for spiritual support.”
Pope Francis holds the Ukrainian flag, which was sent from the city of Bucha, where bound bodies of civilians who were shot dead, mass grave and other signs of shootings were found during the weekly audience in Paul VI in the Vatican, April 6, 2022.
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Israeli President Isaac Duke expressed his “deepest condolences to the Christian world and especially Christian communities in Israel – the Holy Land – the loss of his great spiritual father, his holiness Pope Francis.” The Pope has long deported violence in the Middle East and caused vocal to cease fire in the war Israel in Gaza.
A statement posted on the press -secretary of the President of Egypt, said Egypt’s president Abdel Fatah of El Sisi “mourn with deep sadness, passing from the holiness of Pope Francis, Pope Vatican, who left our world, leaving behind a great humanitarian heritage that will remain in human conscience.” The report described Francis as the “Palestinian Champion”, which called for an end to conflicts and “achievement of a fair and lasting peace”.
Pope Francis gives his Christmas blessing Urbi et Orbi and his traditional Christmas message from the Central Balcon with a view to St. Peter’s Square on December 25, 2024 in the Vatican city, the Vatican.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed condolences to Christians around the world when Pope Francis passed, NBC AA said Telegram Post From the semi -finished product agency Fars News.
Prime Minister of India Narenda Modi said he is “Pope Francis'” deeply painful from passing his holiness, “and” his commitment to the Indian people will always be revered. ”
President Brazil Post on X, Writing: “Today, humanity loses the voice of respect and acceptance of others,” and emphasizing Francis’ efforts to confirm the problem of climate change and economic inequality. He announced seven days of mourning in Brazil.
Cowoya Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, called Francis “a humanist who advocated the poor, peace and equality”, and who “left behind a great heritage of true love for a neighbor.”
“For Catholics and Catates,” Sherinebaum added in his message on X, is a great loss. “Brazil and Mexico live the world’s largest Catholic population in the country.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wrote on X that he was “upset” to hear about the passage of the Pope, and called his legacy as “unwavering commitment to vulnerable, social justice and interfrother’s dialogue.”
Correction: Emmanuel Macron is the president of France. The previous version incorrectly wrote his name.
