Pope Francis died: worldwide grief and seven days of state grants

Pope Francis died: worldwide grief and seven days of state grants

Pope Francis died in the early morning hours of Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death triggered grief worldwide, especially in his homeland of Argentina, where President Javier Milei ordered a seven -day state grants. This decision was announced in an official communiqué from the presidential office, in which the believers and the Bergoglio family were spoken out. Milei praised Francis as a "believing person" and emphasized that differences that they might have had "appeared" in the side ".

All aspects of Francis' life were recognized, in particular his commitment to interreligious dialogue, pastoral work and his commitment to protect life. In his funeral speech, Milei also mentioned Francis ’decision for more modesty in the Vatican, which was very well received by many believers and church representatives.

international sympathy

The reactions to the death of Pope Francis came from leaders around the world. The White House commented on platform X with a short message: "Peace in peace, Pope Francis". US President Donald Trump also expressed his condolences and blessed the late Pope and his supporters on "Truth Social". Vice President JD Vance, who met the Pope in the Vatican on Easter Sunday, also expressed his sympathy and spoke to the concerns of the millions of Christians who loved the Pope.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin expressed his sympathy and praised his contribution to dialogue between the churches. Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj also paid respect and paid tribute to the prayers of the Pope for Peace in Ukraine.

expression of mourning from all over the world

Numerous politicians in Europe commented. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Francis as a "great man and big shepherds" and was dismayed by his death. British King Charles and his wife Camilla expressed their deep sympathy and condolences, while France praise President Emmanuel Macron Franziskus' support of the weakest. Austria's Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen recalled the visit of the Pope in refugees in Lampedusa, who is remembered by many as particularly significant.

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban thanked Francis and said goodbye, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of interreligious dialogue that Francis promoted. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the legacy of the Pope and his inspiration for many people worldwide.

The grief for Pope Francis also shows how deeply rooted his influence in the world was. This is not only reflected in the reactions from politics, but also in the hearts of millions of believers who are now mourning around their guide.

For Argentina, the death of Francis not only presented a national tragedy, but also offered an opportunity to honor the contribution of one of the last great spiritual leaders of the Catholic Church. The world is now in a targeted manner for the coming days of the state mourning, while the legacy of Pope Francis is reverberating.