The death of the Pope. “Let him rest in peace”: “Pope Francis is dead. A good, warm and sensitive man. Let him rest in peace, “he wrote in social media Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He announced about the death of Pope Francis on Monday 21 April Camerling of the Roman Church Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
“Apostle of Mercy”: President Andrzej Duda wrote that Pope Francis was a great apostle of mercy, in which he saw answers to the challenges of the modern world. “Pope Francis left today. soul!” – wrote the president on X.
Entry of the head of the EC: “My thoughts are with everyone who feels this deep loss. Let them find relief in the thought that Heritage of Pope Francis He will continue to lead us to the world with a more fair, peaceful and sympathetic one ” – emphasized the boss European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the X. On the other hand, Robert Metsool, chairwoman of the EP, added that the “contagious smile” of Pope Francis “He won the hearts of millions of people around the world”. She also described him as “Pope of the People”.
Bell for Pope Francis: At noon from Wawel, the sound of Zygmunt's bell, which beats during church holidays and the most important moments for the nation. The most famous Polish bell in this way says goodbye to the deceased Pope Francis. In a statement published by the Vatican press office, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said on Monday that “at 7:35 am today the bishop of Rome Francis returned to his father's house.” “His whole life was devoted to the service of the Lord and his Church. He taught us how to live the values of the Gospel with loyalty courage and universal love in a special way for the poorest and those who are in the margins” – we read. On Sunday, Pope Francis gave the blessing of Urbi et Orbi and greeted the faithful to square Saint Peter.
See also: The death of Pope Francis. More in the text “Pope Francis is dead. He died at the age of 88.”
Sources: IAR, X