US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders on Monday released comments, responding to the news of Pope Francis’s death.
“Relax Shanti Pope in Francis! God bless him and all those who loved him!” Trump announced in a post on Truth Social.
Vice President JD Vance, who met only Pontiff on Easter Sunday, said he was happy to see the Pope, who was clearly very ill.
“I only came to know about the demise of Pope Francis. My heart is out of millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, although he was clearly very ill. But I would always remember him for the homeli below, which he gave in the very early days of Kovid.” “It was really beautiful. God can rest his soul.”
The White House X account released a post in which read, “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis.”
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Pope Francis meets Vice President JD Vance and delegation during a audience at Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, Vatican on 20 April 2025. (Vatican Media through Vatican Pool/Getty Image)
King Charles III of Britain said that he and his wife were very sad to hear about the death of the Pope.
The king said in his message, “My wife and my wife Pope Francis were most sad to learn about the death. Our heavy hearts have been relaxed to some extent, however, to find out that their sanctity was capable of sharing an Easter greeting with the church and the world and he served with such devotion in his entire life and ministry.”
“Their sanctity will be remembered for his compassion, for the unity of the church for their untiring commitment to the general reasons of all the people of the church, and for the people of goodwill who work for the benefit of others. Their belief is that the creation cares for creation, a man’s expression of faith in the world.
“The Queen and I have especially remembered our meetings with my purity with my purity and we were able to meet him in the long first month. We send intensive sympathy for our most heartbreaking condolences and church, which he served with such resolve and for countless people around the world, who will inspire Jesus with this faith, inspired by his life.”
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Pope Francis kept his house during the weekly general audience at Paul VI Hall on February 12, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Vatican Media through Vatican Pool/Getty Image)
The UK Prime Minister Kir Star expressed condolences on behalf of his country.
“Hearing about the death of Param Pope Francis, he was deeply saddened. Their tireless efforts to promote a world that are fair for everyone will give up a permanent heritage. On behalf of the United Kingdom people, I share my honesty for the entire Catholic Church,” Stremmer noted on X.
European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen also weighed.
“Today, the world mourns the demise of Pope Francis. He inspired millions of people beyond the Catholic Church, beyond his humility and purified it so much for less lucky. My thoughts are with all those who feel this deep loss. They find solitude in the idea that the legacy of Pope Francis will continue to guide all of us to another peaceful and entire world.
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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi posted on X: “Halidity Pope is deeply suffering from the passage of Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my hearty rare for the global Catholic community. And for those who were suffering for those who were suffering, they ignited the feeling of hope.
Modi said, “I remember my meetings with him and were very inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all -round development. His affection will always be nurtured for the people of India. Will his soul get eternal peace in the embrace of God,” Modi said.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also expressed condolences in a post on X, and on Monday with the US Ambassador of Israel Mike Hakabi at an event.
“I send my deeper condolences to the Christian world and especially in Israel to Christian communities – the holy land – his great spiritual father, a person of his sanctity Pope Francis. A person of deep faith and infinite compassion, he gave great importance to the poor to uplift his life and peace in a disturbed world.
“I really hope that his prayer for peace in the Middle East and a safe return of hostages will soon be responded. His memory inspires the acts of mercy, unity and hope.”
French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a tweet, “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the church to make happiness and poorest people with each other and to unite with nature.
Fox News’ Tim Santhouse contributed to this report
