The leaders of the European Union expressed their regret for the death of Pope Francis and highlighted their legacy. The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, He pointed out: “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest, than one to people with each other and with nature.”
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchezalso published a message on the social network X in reference to the death of the Pontiff: “I regret the death of Pope Francis. His commitment to peace, social justice and the most vulnerable leaves a deep legacy.”
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Melonihe fired the Pope through an emotional letter published in X, “this is a news that sads us deeply, because a great man and a great shepherd leaves us. I had the privilege of enjoying their friendship, their advice and their teachings, which never failed, not even in the moments of proof and suffering. In the meditations of the viacrucis it reminded us of the power of the gift, which makes everything flourish and it is able to reconcile everything of the man is irreconcilable. of the Lord, ”wrote the Head of State.
The White House tHe also expressed his condolences for the death of Pope Francis, which occurred on Monday at age 88. “Rest in peace, Pope Francis,” published the United States Presidency on Social Network X.
India Prime Minister Narendra ModiHe sent his condolences to the Catholic community after the death of the Pontiff, whom he described as “an example of compassion, humility and spiritual courage for millions of people around the world.”
The president of Ukraine Volodomir Zelenski It was expressed in X, “millions of people around the world cry the tragic news of the death of Pope Francis. His life was dedicated to God, to humanity and the Church. He knew how to give hope, relieve suffering through prayer and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and by the Ukrainians. We join the pain of Catholics and all Christians who sought spiritual support in Pope Francis. eternal”.
The president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, He wrote in his X account, “with its simplicity, courage and empathy, Francisco brought the issue of climate change to the Vatican. He vigorously criticized the economic models that led humanity to produce so many injustices. He showed that this same model is the one that generates the inequality between countries and people. And he has always been next to those who need it most: the poor, the refugees, the young people, the young people of war and all forms of prejudice. “
The message by former US president, Barack Obama In X, “Pope Francis was an exceptional leader who inspired us to be better people. With his humility and his gestures, simple and deep at the same time hug Catholics, felt strengthened and inspired by the example of the Pope. ”
The former president of the United States Joe Bidendismissed the Pope in X, “with great sadness, Jill and I learned of the death of his holiness Pope Francis. He was a unique leader who preceded him. Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most transcendental leaders of our time, and I feel better for having known him. For decades, he served the most vulnerable in Argentina and his mission of serving the poor never ceased. challenging that he approached different religions. “
The director of the IMF, Kristalian Georgieva, was expressed in X“I deeply saddens the death of his holiness Pope Francis. His compassion, humility and firm commitment to justice inspired millions. A peace pastor. He rests in peace.”
Donald Trump President of the United Statesdespite his marked ideological differences with Pope Francis especially in issues such as migration and climate change he dedicated a brief message on his social social network, “Rest in peace, Pope Francis! May God bless him to him and all who loved him!”
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, He was expressed in X, “I join the world in the duel for the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, messenger of hope, humility and humanity. Pope Francis was a transcendent voice in favor of peace, human dignity and social justice. My deepest condolences to Catholics and all those in the world inspired by his extraordinary life and example.”
Chilean President Gabriel Boric also public In X for the death of Pope Francis, “Pope Francis has died who made a genuine effort to bring the church closer to the people in a world where the spiritual seems to have gone to the background. But social justice is transcendence and so lived and taught Bergoglio. Thank you for it. A hug to all who profess the Catholic faith and especially the Argentine people.”
The first Uruguayan president Yamandú Orsihe expressed himself in X, “perhaps he left at the time the world most needed. Anyway he always knew what he felt and thought, to whom he had to listen. Man of faith and commitment. Pope Francis left a clear mark, a path to follow. A hug to the Catholic community.”
What Pope Francis died
Bergoglio faced health complications since the age of 21when a severe respiratory infection forced to remove part of a lung. Over time, he added heart problems, bile calculations and chronic sciatic pain, which accompanied him even during his international tours.
The last public appearance of the Pope
Jorge Bergoglio presided from the balcony of the Basilica of San Pedro his last religious ceremony before his death. Days before had resumed activities, including an emotional visit to a prison in Rome. In previous days, he had been discharged after 38 days of hospitalization for bilateral pneumoniawhich limited its presence in much of the liturgical calendar.
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Source: Ambito
