The greeting of Pope Francis on Monday, as was the reaction of other ministers and world leaders to the news of his death.
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The White House issued in a short statement, saying: “The comfort in Salam, Pope Francis”, along with the photos of the ink meeting president Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump met with Francis and Foreign Minister at the Vatican, Cardinal Petro Parolin, on May 24, 2017, in the Vatican city, according to the US State Department.
Vans held a brief meeting with the Pope in the Vatican on Sunday, moments before Francis appeared on the balcony on the front of the Church of St. Peter.
“My heart goes out to millions of Christians around the world who loved him,” Vans said.
Trump moved to social media on Monday, saying: “The rest of the peace of Pope Francis! God bless him and everyone who loved him!”
Former President Joe Biden said that Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most deported leaders of our time.
“As the Pope, he was a loving sponsor and a teacher who is a crowd and communicated with different religions. We have been commanded to fight for peace and protect our planet from the climate crisis. He called for an inaccuration and lack of destiny.
Former President Barack Obama was reflected in the death of the Pope, saying: “We would like to continue to obtain his call for” not to stay on the sidelines of live hope. “
Former Vice President Mike Pines shared his condolences due to the death of Pope Francis in a social media post on Monday, describing him as a “good and spiritual man.”
“The time we spent with Holiness in the Vatican in 2020 was one of the greatest honors in my life,” Bens wrote.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Bill Clinton sent his condolences on Monday afternoon for the death of Pope Francis.
Harris described the Pope as “the leader of the insight”.
“Pope Francis was a visionary leader who devoted his life to service and justice,” Harris wrote in a position about X. “We encouraged the protection of our planet, defended a more comprehensive church, and cares about all the children of God – especially the most vulnerable among us. Doug and I pray for me, and we join people around the world in its promotion.”
Clinton wrote, in a statement, “Through his example, he learned that the personal research for every human being-even that the life of the Pope was meaningful and tasks, and that power and politics should give way to mercy and coexistence.”
French President Emmanuel Macron also issued a statement that Francis remembers his desire for “the church to bring joy and hope to the poorest.”
Macron said in a statement in French: “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted to bring the church joy and hope at the poorest. People may unite with each other and with nature. This hope may be constantly reviving behind.” “My wife and I send our ideas to all Catholics and the sad world.”
The king said in a statement on Monday, weeks after the couple met on a government visit to Italy, that Britain’s King Charles and his wife, Camilla, are “very sad” to know the death of the Pope.
In this photo released by the Vatican media, King Charles III, the British and Queen Bob Francis meet in the Vatican, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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“His Holiness will remember because of his sympathy, his interest in the unity of the church and for the hard commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and for people of good intentions who work for the benefit of others,” Charles said on Monday.
He added: “His belief that caring for creation is an existential expression of faith in God, which was designed by many around the world. Through his work and care for both people and the planet, he did not touch the lives of many deeply.”
The first intensity of Latin America was known for his humility and was the first to take the name of Francis in honor of Francis Asisi.
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog praised “limitless sympathy”, saying that he sent “his deepest condolences to the Christian world.
“A man with a deep faith and unlimited sympathy, devoted his life to raising the poor and calling peace in a troubled world.”
European Parliament Speaker Roberta Mitsola said Francis’s smile captured millions of people’s hearts around the world.
“Europe mourns His Holiness Pope Francis. His infectious smile smiled millions of people’s hearts all over the world,” he said. “The Pope’s Pope” will remember his love for life, hope for peace, and mercy for equality And social justice. I hope he will rest peace. “
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Show said that Francis was “a leader who realized the burning issues of our time and drew attention to them” and that “in everything is a man of people.”
Shouf said: “The global Catholic community is bid farewell to a leader who realized the burning issues of our time and drew attention to them.” “Through the sober way of life, service and mercy, Pope Francis was a role model for many – Catholics and non -Catholics alike. We remember him with great respect.”
Ukrainian President Zelinski said that Pope Francis “knew how to give hope, reduce suffering through prayer, and strengthen unity.”
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