Pope Francis’ death: Global reactions to the death of head of Roman Catholic Church
REACTIONS TO THE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS:
AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE:
“Pope Francis’ love of humanity was powerful and profound. The memory and example of his compassion will long endure,” Albanese said in a statement.
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“I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him,” Vance said in a post on X, the day after he met with the pontiff.
GERMANY’S CHANCELLOR-IN-WAITING FRIEDRICH MERZ:
Pope Francis would be remembered for tireless commitment to the society’s weakest members.
“He was guided by humility and faith in God’s mercy,” Merz said in a post on X.
ISRAEL’S PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG:
“A man of deep faith and boundless compassion, he dedicated his life to uplifting the poor and calling for peace in a troubled world,” Herzog said of Francis. “I truly hope that his prayers for peace in the Middle East and for the safe return of the hostages (in Gaza) will soon be answered,” Herzog said on X.
CARDINAL PABLO VIRGILIO DAVID, PRESIDENT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES:
“Oh my God. I am so shocked by this. Let us please ring the bells of our churches and call our people to prayer for the eternal repose of the Holy Father Pope Francis who passed on just about ten minutes ago.”
Originally published on Reuters
