“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.â€
— Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announcing the Pope Francis’s death on Monday at age 88
“Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!â€
— President Donald Trump
“My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.â€
— Vice President JD Vance
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.
— JD Vance (@JDVance)
I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days…
“Pope Francis will long be remembered for his outreach to those on the margins of the Church and of society. … The Bishops of the United States unite in prayer with Catholics here and around the world and all people of good will in gratitude for the life of our revered shepherd.â€
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— Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, pres
“His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others.â€
— King Charles III
“From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the church to bring joy and hope to the poorest. … May this hope forever outlast him.â€
— French President Emmanuel Macron
“He inspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate.â€
— European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound — embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners — he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we are all bound by moral obligations to God and one another.â€
— Former President Barack Obama
The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily)
Pope Francis died Monday. He was 88. His last public appearances, on Easter Sunday, were marked by a speech from the Loggia balcony and a meeting with crowds outside St. Peter's Basilica.
