- Safiu Kehinde
World Leaders have mourned the passing of Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis.
NPO Reported that the Pope died in the early hours of Easter Monday.
His death comes just a day after his symbolic appearance at St. Peter’s Square, which unknown to many was his final public appearance.
Shortly after the announcement of his demise by the Vatican, tributes began to flow from world leaders as they expressed their grievances over Pope Francis passing.
Leading the pack was French President, Emmanuel Macron, who in a post on his X handle lauded the late Catholic Pontiff for his commitment to poorest and most vulnerable.
“From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest,” Macron said in a condolence message. “May this hope continually resurrect beyond him.”
“To all Catholics, to the grieving world, my wife and I send our thoughts.” Macron.
On his part, Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez hailed the late religious leader for his commitment to peace and social justice.
“I mourn the passing of Pope Francis. His commitment to peace and social justice and the most vulnerable leaves a profound legacy. Rest in Peace.” Sanchez wrote.
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, held that the late Pope’s teaching and legacy will forever be remembered.
“His teaching and his legacy will not be lost. We greet the Holy Father with hearts full of sadness, but we know that he is now in the peace of the Lord.” Meloni wrote.
Indian Prime Minister, Narenda Mordi, in a post on his X handle, recounted his meeting with Pope Francis, describing him as a beacon of compassion, humility, and spiritual courage.