Pope Francis: The world loses a “sign of hope”

“This morning at 7:35 am, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the father’s house.” With these words, I have Cardinal Kevin Farrell contacted Easter MondayThis Pope Francis (1936-2025) died at the age of 88. Soon after knowing this, many people spoke to say goodbye to the Holy Father and appreciate the deceased.

Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier (69) described the Pope Francis In a letter of condolences as “a reliable witness to the Christian message, which was particularly important to practice living faith.” With Francis, the world loses a bright sign of hope, a reliable humanitarian lawyer and a convincing Christian. He touched his humility, spontaneity and humor, but above all his deep faith in a remarkable way, people all over the world – and provided support, strength and orientation. (…) Francis was a man of peace. “

“With Pope Francis, the Catholic Church, and the world of defenders of the weak, reconciliation, and warmth,” said Counselor Olaf Schools (66). On the social media platform x. “I strongly appreciate his clear view of the challenges that deal with us. My sympathy applies to believers all over the world.”

Federal adviser, Federalich Mirz (69), meets the death of Francis with “great sadness”, It also writes on x. “Francis will be remembered for his tireless efforts to the weakest of society, for justice and reconciliation.” The deceased was guided by humility and faith in the mercy of God.

With the death pope Francis loses the Great Pope, a wise shepherd and a brave renewal of the delegation of the church, “Bishop Dr. George Botzing (64), Chairman of the German Bishops’ Board of Directors, was martyred in a shorter message than society.”

“Today, the world is noting the time around the late Pope Francis,” says the head of the European Union Committee. Ursula von der Lin (66) in x. “Beyond the Catholic Church,” Francis inspired millions of people, with “humility and his pure love for the least happiness.” In ideas, it is in all the people who feel the difficult loss: “The idea may donate to them that the inheritance of Pope Francis will continue our leadership to a more just, peaceful and more sympathetic world.”

The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog (64) Francis also honored X As “a man with a deep faith and a boundless sympathy”, who devoted his life to supporting the poor “and calling for peace in an indelible world.” “His memory may continue to inspire goodness, loneliness and hope.”

“I just faced the death of Pope Francis. My heart is with millions of Christians around the world who loved him,” says Vice President JD Vance (40), who struck the Pope on Easter on Sunday. On x. “I was happy to see him yesterday, although it was clear that he was very sick. But I will always remember the next sermon, which I kept from Covid in the first days. It was very nice.” From the White House It was called X: “Lick in peace, Pope Francis.”