Tributes pour in for Pope Francis after his death at 88
Tributes to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of life on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff's death at age 88.
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Britain's King Charles III, who also recently visited with the pontiff, said Francis "will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the uncommon causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others."
President Emmanuel Macron of France, a country that is largely Roman Catholic, focused on the pope's impact on the church, writing on X that 맥스카지노From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest. For it to unite humans among themselves, and with nature. May this hope forever outlast him.맥스카지노
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recalled the pontiff as an inspiration for the entire world, not just Christians.
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