World leaders reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Mondays.
A message by Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla said the pope will be remembered for his “compassion” and his commitment to “all people of faith.”
“His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others. His belief that care for Creation is an existential expression of faith in God resounded with so many across the world,” the King and Queen said in a message.
UС President Donald Trump posted a message on his Truth Social platform, marking the death of the Pope. “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!” Trump wrote.
French President Emmanuel Macron was among the first world leaders to pay tribute to Pope Francis, calling him a “man of humility, on the side of the most vulnerable and most fragile.”
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said Pope Francis had “humility” and a profound commitment to “making the Church and the world a better place.”
Meanwhile Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the late Pope a “modernist,” and said he was “a devoted champion and loving father” for Australian Catholics.