Pope Francis died, world leaders honored his memory
Putin also said.
Vatican, BRATISLAVA. Despite the fact that Pope Francis He criticized the strict anti -migration policy of the United States, and on Easter Sunday he briefly met with the American vice president of JD Vance.
VANCE thus became one of the last people who talked to the Pope shortly before his death.
« I liked to see him yesterday, although he was obviously very sick. My heart is with millions of Christians around the world who loved him, » wrote Vance on the social network X.
« May God bless him and all who loved him, » Truth Social added on his social network US President Donald Trump. The White House also published their joint photo of 2017 when Trump was president for the first time.
He addressed people far beyond the borders of the Church. Slovak politicians respond to the death of the Pope Read
« A great man and a great pastor left us. I had the honor of enjoying his friendship, his advice and his teachings, which never disappointed even in moments of trials and suffering, » she said again again Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who visited the Pope in February in the hospital.
The Government of Argentina, where the deceased Pope came from, declared a seven -day state mourning in his honor. The President Javier Milei, who criticized the Pope in the past, wrote that he feels deep sadness.
« Despite the differences that seem to be negligible today, it was a real honor for me that I could know him in his goodness and wisdom, » he wrote on the social network.
In the article you can also read:
- As European leaders responded to his death,
- what Orbán recalls,
- What did Greeny and Putin said.
Europe pays tribute
« He was a man’s deep faith trying to change the Church so that it could better fulfill his missions in contemporary society. He showed a great concern about those suffering from any injustice, radiating humanity and humility, » he wrote about the Pope on the social network X Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
« He was a good, cordial and sensitive person. Let him rest in peace, » his Polish colleague added him Donald Tusk.
The Pope also honored the Hungarian Prime Minister on the social network Viktor Orbán. He recalled that he visited Hungary twice. « Enter the desire to build peace into the hearts of people and leaders of the nations, » the Pope said during one of the prayers.
« We will honor his message, » Orbán wrote.
« With his humility and pure love for less happy inspired millions of people beyond the borders of the Catholic Church. Let them find comfort in the idea that the legacy of the Pope Francis will continue to lead us to a fairer, calmer and compact world, » the European Commission President wrote on the social network. Ursula von der leyen.
Pope Francis will « remember his compassion, the care of the unity of the Church, and for his tireless engagement for the common goals of all believers, » British said again King Karol III.
He also said he appreciated the meetings. Together with his wife Kamila, Pope last met during the April visit of Italy.
Reacted greens and putin
Pope Francis often called for peace at Ukraine or in Gaza band. But he also faced criticism that he is against Russia too lenient.
« He dedicated his life to God, the people, and the Church. He knew how to give hope to ease suffering through prayer, how to promote unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and Ukrainians, » the Ukrainian President wrote on the social network Volodymyr Želenskyj.
The Russian President also commented on his death Vladimir Putinwho described Pope Francis as an excellent man. He also highlighted his efforts to dialogue between the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian media reports.
According to Kremlin, representatives of the Russian Church expect to participate in its funeral.
Pope Francis and President of the Palestinian self -government Mahmoud Abbas also paid tribute to Pope Francis. « Today we have lost a faithful friend of the Palestinian people and his legitimate rights, » he said. He added that Pope Francis recognized the Palestinian state and allowed the Palestinian flag in the Vatican.
