«I learned with great personal pain the news of the death of Pope Francis, warning the serious emptiness that is created with the coming of the point of reference that has always represented for me. The death of Pope Francis arouses pain and emotion between Italians and all over the world. His teaching has recalled to the evangelical message, to solidarity between men, the duty of closeness to the weakest, international cooperation, peace in humanity. The gratitude towards him must be translated with the responsibility to use himself, as he has constantly done, for these objectives ». The President of the Republic said so, Sergio Mattarellain a message on the death of Pope Francis.
«Pope Francis returned to his father’s house. A news that pains us deeply, because it leaves us a great man and a great shepherd, “he says Giorgia Meloni. «I had the privilege of enjoying his friendship, his advice and his teachings, which never failed even in moments of test and suffering. In the meditations of the Via Crucis, he reminded us of the power of the gift, which makes everything flourish and is capable of reconciling what in the eyes of man is irreconcilable “, continues the Prime Minister.
“And he asked the world, once again, the courage of a change of course, to travel a road that ‘does not destroy, but cultivate, repair, keep’. We will walk in this direction, to search for the path of peace, pursue the common good and build a more just and more fair society. His magisterium and his inheritance will not be lost. We greet the Holy Father with a heart full of sadness, but we know that it is now in the peace of the Lord », he concludes.
«Europe cries the disappearance of His Holiness Pope Francis. His contagious smile has conquered the hearts of millions of people all over the world. The “Pope of the people” will be remembered for his love for life, hope in peace, compassion for equality and social justice. That rests in peace ». The president of the European Parliament Roberta writes it on social media Metsola.
«Today the world cries the disappearance of Pope Francis. He inspired millions of people, well beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and his love so pure for the less fortunate. My thought goes to all those who feel this deep loss. That can find comfort in the idea that the legacy of Pope Francis will continue to guide us all towards a more just, peaceful and compassionate world “. The president of the EU Commission Ursula writes it on X von der leyen.