Pope Francis' death mourns the world, the Catholic Church prepares for the next chapter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that millions of Pope Francis mourned the loss of Francis, saying “know how to give hope, pain and raise unity through prayer.”

Zelenskyy said in a message on social media that Francis “prays for Ukraine and Ukrainians.”

Ukraine has been Into a brutal war Since February 2022, Russia has begun a full-scale invasion of the country.

“We feel sad with the Catholics and all Christians who Pope Francis seeks spiritual support. Eternal memory!” said Zelenskyy.

Earlier this year Tell CBS News “The peace in negotiation is better than the war without an end.”

The pope said through the translator: “Please. Countries in war, all of this will stop the war. Seek negotiations. Seek peace.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his “deepest condolences” in his letter to the Vatican to the Kremlin on Monday.

Putin said in a letter written in Russian: “Pope Francis is a faithful servant of Christian teaching, a faithful servant of wise men and politicians, and also enjoys international authority and consistently defends the high values ​​of humanism and justice.”

“I have the opportunity to communicate with this outstanding person many times and I will always keep his brightest memories,” Putin said.

The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral rang 88 times on Monday in memory of the late Pope Francis, who died early in the morning at the age of 88, AFP reported.

The lights on the Eiffel Tower will also be dark late Monday in honor of the late Pope, AFP said.

The bells were scheduled to be held at noon local time before the Mass before the ancient French cathedral of Francis honors, AFP said.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday saying that King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla “is the most sad to learn about the death of Pope Francis.”

“However, our heavy hearts have been somewhat relaxed, knowing that His holiness is able to share an Easter greeting with the Church and the world and world he serves in his life and ministry. His holiness will be remembered for his compassion in his despicable responsibility for the unity of the Church and his faith in all, and for the expression of others, which is the despicable responsibility for the despicable person of all, and for the expression of others, which is the despicable responsibility for the life of others. God is with many people in the world through his work and care for people and the planet.

The statement said the king and queen remembered “for years we had a special affection for his Holy Conference, and we moved largely to visit him early this month.”

Francis greeted Charles during an encounter in the Vatican, as British Royals' long visit to Rome was conducted after Francis's last five weeks of hospitalization.

King Charles has also suffered from health problems recently and is still Treatment of cancer in unspecified form.

The White House posted information on social media about the death of Pope Francis, sharing two photos of the late pope with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, as well as: “Rest in peace, Pope Francis”, and then the cross emoji.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday that the news of Pope Francis' death “has made us deeply saddened”.

“I have the honor of enjoying his friendship, his advice and teachings, even in the moment of judgment and suffering,” Meloni wrote in an Italian-language social media post.

Meloni said the world will follow Francis’ teachings and “seek the path to peace, pursue common interests, and build a more just and equitable society.”

“His teaching and legacy will not be lost,” the Italian leader said.

French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Pope Francis in a social media post on Monday.

Macron said in French: “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis hopes that the church brings joy and hope to the poorest.” “May this hope continue to be resurrected.”

On Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, in a social media post on Monday, “to the loss of the great spiritual father, his holy pope Frances, to the Christian world, especially the Christian community in Israel – Holy Land – Holy Land.

Herzog said Francis was once a “man of deep faith and infinite compassion” and he “dedicated to raising the poor and calling for peace in a troubled world and seeing “it’s important on the road to greater understanding and mutual respect in promoting a strong connection with the Jewish world and promoting dialogue with mutual trust. ”

“I really hope he prays for peace in the Middle East and for the safe return of the hostages,” Herzog said. “May his memory continue to inspire acts of kindness, solidarity and hope.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the world is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who “inspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, his humility and love are so pure and so pure for the unfortunate.”

“My thought is that everyone feels a huge loss,” Van der Leyen said in a statement posted on social media. “May they feel comforted in the thoughts of Pope Francis' legacy will continue to guide us all towards a more just, peaceful and compassionate world.”

Vice President JD Vance meets Pope Francis Easter Sunday on a three-day home visit.

Vance turned Catholic in 2019 and also met with other church officials and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

“It's an honor to meet with Pope Francis, Prime Minister Meloni and church officials in Italy this weekend,” Vance said on social media on Monday. “It was an incredible experience to visit Rome with family during Holy Week.”

Following the news of Francis' death, Vance wrote: “My heart is in love with millions of Christians around the world. I was very happy to see him yesterday, although he was obviously sick. But I always remember him because he gave the following homily disciples in the early days of Covid.

Pope Francis Died on Monday The Vatican said at the age of 88. He died nearly a month after being released from a hospital in Rome, where he was treated for five weeks due to a respiratory infection, causing the pneumonia to worsen.

“Francis's life has been dedicated to serving Jehovah and the Church. He teaches us to realize the values ​​of the gospel with wealth, courage and universal love, especially for the poorest and most despicable people.”

Born in 1936, he was named a priest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a Jesuit leader and archbishop in Buenos Aires. He founded the Cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.

When is he Election of Pope In 2013, he was the first man ever to come from America – he chose to name it after Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy, known for his simplicity and humanity. Pope Francis often said he wanted “a poor church” and that would “including being excluded.”

Leading by example, he lives in an inconspicuous room in the Vatican instead of the luxurious Pope apartment and dine with the footsteps of homeless people, washing clothes, and provides homes for immigrants and refugees in Italy.

The 88-year-old pope general Leave a legacy As a relatively gradual pope. He tried to make the Catholic Church more inclusive, welcomed more women to play leadership roles (although not priesthood), and approached the LGBTQ people, famously saying, “Who should I judge?” In doing so, he was not only opposed from conservatives, but also liberals believed that he was not traveling enough or speed enough to reform two thousand-year-old institutions.

He also led the church to estimate for years of child sexual abuse, although not always as aggressive as some critics would have hoped.

exist 2024 Interview Francis has CBS news “Norah O'Donnell, the church must continue to do more. Unfortunately, the tragedy of abuse is huge. Opposing this is an upright conscience, not only to disallow it, but to place conditions so that this does not happen.”