Worldwide grief caused his death Pope Francis her morning Easter Monday with the leaders of the countries sending the first condolences. The news of the death of 88 -year -old Pope was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell on the Vatican television channel.
“Dear sisters and brothers, with deep pain I have to announce the death of our St. Francis. At 7:35 this morning, Bishop of Rome Francis returned to the Father’s house. His entire life was devoted to service to the Lord and his Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faith, courage and universal love. Especially in favor of the poorer and marginalized. With unlimited gratitude for his example, the real disciple of the Lord Jesus, we deliver the soul of Pope Francis to the full mercy of God. “
Mitsotakis for Pope Francisco
‘I wish the legacy of the understanding and love left by the Pope Francis to find the best continuity, ”he says Kyriakos Mitostakisin his condolences message about The death of the Pope.
Specifically in his condolences post on Pope Francis’ Execution, the Prime Minister states:
‘The faithful of the Roman Catholic Church mourn the loss of their religious leader and the ubiquitous Christians They are involved in their mourning. With them and every citizen of the earth who believes in peace, friendship and solidarity. Values in which he dedicated both his own life and action the Pope Francis.
During these hours, our thinking turns to the Vatican flock around the world. In particular, in the Greek community of the Catholics to which I express my most sincere condolences. I wish the legacy of the understanding and love left by Pope Francis to find the best continuity. “
Antonio Costa for Death Pope
The death of Pope Francis, who “inspired millions of people”, is mourned by the presidents of the EU Community bodies.
European Council President Antonio Costa, in a message to X, says he is joining millions around the world who mourn the death of his holiness of Pope Francis. “It was deeply compassionate. He cared about the great global challenges of our time: migration, climate change, inequalities, peace, and everyday struggles of all, “says Antonio Costa, while reminding him that Pope Francis, in his latest day, in his most recent message: Debt, abolition of the death penalty and redistribution of military funds to eliminate hunger. “May his ideas continue to guide us to a future of hope,” concludes Antonio Costa’s message.
Ursula von der Layen for Pope
For its part, European Commission President Ursula von der Laene reports on “X”: “People mourn the death of Pope Francis. He inspired millions of people, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and his pure love for the poor. My thoughts are with all those who experience this deep loss. May they find solace in the idea that Pope Francis’ heritage will continue to guide us all towards a fairer, peaceful and compassionate world. “
Roberta Metzola
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says: “Europe mourns the death of his holiness Pope Francis. His contagious smile conquered the hearts of millions of people around the world. The Pope of the People will remain in our memory for his love for life, the hope for peace, his compassion for equality and social justice. “
“A great man and a great shepherd left, his death is deeply saddened by us,” said Italy Prime Minister George Meloni for the death of Pope Francis.
“I had the privilege of taking advantage of his friendship, his advice and teaching, which were never missing, not even in the moments of his test and pain,” the Italian prime minister said in a statement released by its services.
Putin’s condolences
His condolences to the death of Pope Francis were expressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin via a message he addressed Monday to cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell.
“Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of his holiness Pope Francis,” the Russian president said in his message. Vladimir Putin greeted in the face of Pope Francis a “wise leader, a constant defender of the high values of humanism and justice, the Kremlin said.
Putin emphasized that, during his Pontiff’s office, the Pope was actively working to strengthen the dialogue between the Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church, while promoting creative cooperation between Russia and the Vatican.
“At this sad time, I would like to convey to you and to the whole Catholic clergy the words of my support and support,” Putin told the message.
White House: “Let’s rest in peace”
The White House “honored” Pope Francis with a brief message to X. “Let’s rest in peace”.
The message is accompanied by photos by Donald Trump meeting Pope Francis and his vice -president Jay Di Vance, who had a short meeting with him yesterday.
Macron for Pope
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the deceased Pope, a man who was always “on the side of the most vulnerable”, and addressed “the most sincere condolences to the Catholics around the world”.
Macron, who visits a visit to Mayot, put forward “the call of a man who has fought for more justice throughout his life and a certain idea of humanity, a brotherly humanity.” The French president expressed “the great suffering of France and the whole planet” after the announcement of the Pope’s death at the age of 88. “In these times of war and wilderness, he had feelings for the other, for the most vulnerable,” he told reporters.
Pedro Sanchez for Death Pope
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his pain over the death of Pope Francis and welcomed his recruitment “in favor of peace, social justice and the most vulnerable”, in a message to X following the announcement of his death.
The Argentine Pontiff left “a deep legacy. Let’s rest in peace, “he added.
Netherlands
Pope Francis was one of the people of the people on all sides, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Skopov said in a post on X.
“The global Catholic community bid farewell to a leader who recognized the burning issues of our time and attracted their attention to them. In his sober lifestyle, acts of service and compassion, Pope Francis was a role model for many -both Catholic and non -Catholics. We remember him with great respect, “Skopov said.
Iran
Iran, a Muslim country, which maintains good relations with the Vatican, expressed condolences to the death of Pope Francis.
“My colleagues informed me about the news (…), I submit my condolences to all the Christians of the world,” Iranian diplomat spokesman Email Bagai said during a report by reporters, adding that he was “praying to the Almighty”.
Israel for Pope
Israeli President Isaac Hertsog, in a condolence message to the Christian world and his communities in the Holy Land, says that Pope Francis was a man of deep faith, peace and compassion, who promoted relations with the Jew.
“A man of deep faith and unlimited compassion has dedicated his life to empowering the poor and promoting peace in a troubled world,” Hertzog said for Francis. “I really hope that his prayers for peace in the Middle East and the safe return of hostages (from Gaza) will soon be answered,” the Israeli president wrote on X.
Germany for Death Pope
“Friend of Humanity” and “Fisheries of People” described the deceased Pope Francis by the head of the German Bishop Georg Betsing.
“With his death, the Catholic Church lost a great Pope, a prudent shepherd and a courageous renewal of the Church’s mission. We say goodbye to him full of gratitude. Pope Francis put strong tones in the church and opened new ways of coexistence. With deep sadness, we bow to a Pope who wanted to be among people and reach the sidelines of society, “Georg Betsning said in a statement by Bishop’s Bishops’ conference.
Pope Francis: Volodimir Zelenski honors the Pope who prayed for peace in Ukraine
Millions of people around the world mourn the tragic news of Pope Francis’ death. His life was dedicated to God, people and the Church. He knew how to give hope, to relieve pain through prayer and to encourage unity, Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenski wrote to X.
“He prayed for Ukraine and Ukrainians. We mourn together with the Catholics and all the Christians who turned to Pope Francis for spiritual support. Eternal memory! “
Pope Francis: “A Palestinian People’s Faithful Friend” The Palestinian Authority President bid farewell
“A faithful friend of the Palestinian people” bid farewell to the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas, the WAFA news agency reported.
“Today we lost a faithful friend of the Palestinian people,” Mahmoud Abbas said, noting that Pope Francis “had recognized the Palestinian state and had allowed the Palestinian flag to be raised in the Vatican”.
Pope Francis’ death “is a great loss for the whole world because there was a voice of peace, love, compassion, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi said.
The Pope was a worldwide personality of an excellent character “who was tirelessly working to promote tolerance and encourage dialogue … He was a pioneer of the Palestinian case, defending legal rights and calling for the end of the conflict,” he said in a statement.