Pope Francis, the primary Latin American chief of the Roman Catholic Church, has died on the age of 88.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Church, introduced his loss of life from the Casa Santa Marta constructing within the Vatican on Monday.
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” he mentioned.
Tributes have poured in from leaders throughout Latin America, the place a majority of the inhabitants identifies as Catholic and the place Pope Francis was perceived as exceptionally near the area.
– Argentina
Argentina’s President Javier Milei declared seven days of nationwide mourning in Pope Francis’s residence nation.
“It is with profound sorrow that I learned this sad morning that Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, passed away today and is now resting in peace,” Milei mentioned on his X account.
“Despite differences that seem minor today, having been able to know him in his goodness and wisdom was a true honor for me.”
Milei was the primary chief within the area to precise condolences following the pontiff’s loss of life.
“As President, as an Argentine, and, fundamentally, as a man of faith, I bid farewell to the Holy Father and I share in the grief of all those who mourn this sad news.”
– Brazil
Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva, whose nation Pope Francis visited, shared photographs of himself with the pontiff.
The Brazilian chief remembered Pope Francis as “a voice of respect and acceptance of others.”
“Pope Francis lived and spread in his daily life the love, tolerance, and solidarity that are the basis of Christian teachings,” Lula posted on X.
He highlighted Pope Francis’s important contribution in “bringing the issue of climate change to the Vatican.”
“He vigorously criticized the economic models that led humanity to produce so many injustices. He demonstrated that this same model generates inequality between countries and people. And he consistently stood by those who needed it most: the poor, refugees, young people, the elderly, and victims of war and all forms of prejudice.”
Lula additionally declared seven days of mourning in Brazil.
– Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro mentioned he “lost a great friend.”
“I feel somewhat alone,” Petro posted on X.
He praised Pope Francis for “perfectly understanding his role as a spiritual leader in the great struggle of life.”
“His encyclicals will pass into history if we are capable of building a humanity that defends the greater good: Life.”
– Ecuador
In a put up on X, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa mentioned “the world has lost a spiritual leader who exemplified courage in pursuing change, simplicity, and faith.”
“From Ecuador, we join in prayer with the entire Church and the millions of faithful who commemorate the passing of Pope Francis today.”
– Chile
Chilean President Gabriel Boric remembered Francis as a person who “brought the Church closer to the people in a world where the spiritual seemed to have receded.”
“A heartfelt embrace to all who profess the Catholic faith and especially to the Argentine community.”
– Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo expressed her sorrow for the loss of life of the chief of the Catholic Church and a distinguished international determine.
Sheinbaum shared a message highlighting the significance of the pontiff’s legacy, describing him as a defender of the poor, peace, and equality.
“Pope Francis has died. A humanist who championed the poor, peace, and equality. He leaves a profound legacy of genuine love for one’s neighbor. For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, this is a significant loss. Knowing him was a great honor and privilege. Rest in peace.”
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