European political leaders moved to express their memories, condolences and hopes on Monday as the news of the death of Pope Francis that morning.
Much of Europe has been, historical, Catholic and remains official, so in the middle of the last decades of change, except the east orthodox and the Protestant north. In Paris, the bells of the recently restored Notre Dame left 88 times for the Pope’s 88 years, and the Eiffel Tower will not light up tonight. In the churches through Catholic Austria, Bells will be launched simultaneously for minutes this afternoon and the football matches planned for today throughout Italy are canceled in the duel.
Properly, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, the right -wing populist adjacent to Trump recently acclaimed as the most consistent national leader within the European Union, directed the reactions of the European political class to the announcement of the death of Pope Francis on Monday.
In a statement, the Catholic faith politician Meloni said: “Pope Francis has returned to Father’s house … [leaving us] Without a great man and a great shepherd. I had the privilege of enjoying their friendship, their advice and their teachings, which they never hesitated only in moments of judgment and suffering. ”
The Pope asked the world to follow a path “that does not destroy, but cultivates, repairs, safeguard,” he recalled, concluding: “We pray to the Holy Father with heart hearts full of the rhythm that now it is now that it is now that it is now at the time when it is now at the time it is in the peace that is in La Paz that is that is that now.” “” “” “”
Also from Italy came the president’s comments, Sergio Mattarella, who reflected on the void left by the Pontiff, saying that “awakens pain and emotion among the Italians and during the world.”
In the United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace published a statement by King Carlos III that entered more details than many of the politicians throughout the continent. Expressing the deep sadness of the royal family for the death of the Pope, the king said that “our heavy refuge has been relieved” to know that the Pope was able to celebrate Easter before his death.
“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 with those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others,” said the king.
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Emmanuel Macron de France touched similar notes, declaring: “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest. To unite people with each other and with nature. That this hope is reborn beyond him. “
From the east predominantly Orthodox of Europe, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zenskyr Zelensky, said that millions would cry for the death of Pope Francis, stating: “He knew how to give hope, relieve suffering through prayer and foster rhythm. Together with the Catholics and all Christians who sought Pope Francis for spiritual support.
