The president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalothe death of the death of the Pope Francishighlighting that it was “A man of peace and wisdom” with “Vocation for the poor”.
“A man of peace and wisdom. Today the world leaves Pope Francis, one of the men who, in simplicity and from humility, demonstrated his greatness”he said Arévalo In a publication in social networks.
The president also highlighted: “His vocation for the poor and the most needy always guided their steps, and with them, those of many others”.
He Pope Francisthe first Latin American and very popular pontiff among the faithful around the world, He died Monday at age 88.
“This morning, at 07.35 (5.35 GMT), the bishop of Rome, Francisco, returned to the father’s house”announced the Cardinal Kevin Farrell In a statement published by the Vatican In your channel of Telegram.
A man of peace and wisdom. Today, the Pope Francis, one of the men who, in simplicity and since humility, demonstrated his greatness, leaves the world.
His vocation for the poor and the most needy always guided his steps, and with them, those of many others.
His life blooms in …
– Bernardo Arévalo (@Barevalodeleon) April 21, 2025
Mourning and tributes around the world
Various statements are added around the world after the news, including expressions of national mourning, condolences and remembers of the work and struggle of the pontiff.
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaumlamented the death by pointing out that the Pope was a Humanist “who opted for the poor, peace and equality”.
“Leave a great legacy of true love of neighbor. For Catholics and those who are not, it is a great loss”the president wrote on the social network X.
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The mayor of New York, Eric AdamsHe said he shares the duel with millions of people.
“As a person deeply linked to my faith and representative of a city of millions of Catholics, my visit to the Vatican last year to gather and listen directly to Pope Francis was one of the most sacred and special moments of my life”he added ADAMS.
The president of Chile, Gabriel Boriche paid tribute to the Pontiff on Monday and assured that “He made a genuine effort to bring the church closer to the people in a world where the spiritual seems to have gone to the background”.
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboahe also joined and pointed out that the world has lost a spiritual leader who stood out for his “Valancia to do different things, their simplicity and faith”with which He scored an era.
“From Ecuador we join the entire Church and the millions of faithful who today cry the departure of Pope Francis”he wrote in his account of Xin which he attached a Photography of his visit, with his wife, Lavinia Valbonesito the high pontiff.
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