Vatican City: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Iran have expressed their tributes following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
According to Ansa News Agency, Ursula von der Leyen shared her condolences on the social media platform X, highlighting Pope Francis’s influence that extended beyond the Catholic Church. She acknowledged his humility and dedication to helping those less fortunate, expressing hope that his legacy of striving for a just, peaceful, and compassionate world would continue to inspire many.
French President Emmanuel Macron also took to X to honor Pope Francis’s efforts to bring joy and hope to the underprivileged, emphasizing the Pope’s vision of unity among people and with nature. Macron extended his thoughts to Catholics and those mourning worldwide, expressing condolences on behalf of himself and his wife.
An Iranian government spokesperson conveyed Tehran’s sympathies over the Pope’s death, joining the international community in mourning the loss of a significant religious and global figure.
