Reactions on the loss of life of Pope Francis on this planet and church buildings | EUROtoday

After Francis’ Death, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier carried out the Dean of the Cardinal College, Giovanni Battista Cardinal Re. “With Francis, the world loses a shining sign of hope, a credible lawyer of humanity and a convincing Christian,” mentioned Steinmeier, in accordance with a message from the Federal Presidential Council. Franziskus’ “modesty, his spontaneity and his humor, but above all his noticeably deep faith”, had touched folks world wide – and “gave them support, strength and orientation”. With Pope Francis “the Catholic Church and the world lose a advocate of the weak, a reconciler and warm -hearted person,” it mentioned.

The CDU chairman Friedrich Merz (CDU) wrote: “The death of Pope Francis fills me with great grief. Francis will remember for his tireless efforts for the weakest of society, for justice and reconciliation.” We may even lack his “constant awake warning to social justice and for the preservation of creation as our common house, as will our impulses for a synodal cooperation in the church and to announce the gospel to everyone.”

The government Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) mentioned: “With Pope Francis, the Catholic Church and the world lose a advocate of the weak, a reconciler and warm person.” Francis will “be remembered for his tireless efforts for the weakest of society, for justice and reconciliation”.

Georg Bätzing, the chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, wrote: “In deep grief, we bow to a Pope who was concerned with being among the people and going to the edges of society.”

The Council President of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), Kirsten Fehrs, mentioned: “His human approaching and sincere modesty was deeply impressive. He always approached everyone.”

The Mainz Bishop Peter Kohlgraf additionally reacted with grief: Kohlgraf recalled his phrases “Fratelli e Sorelle, Buonasera” (“Brothers and sisters, good evening”) in the beginning of his hold forth virtually twelve years in the past. “That was the beginning of a completely new accent in the church.” The late Pope had embodied a brand new fashion. Francis had taken a take a look at subjects and areas that had not beforehand been within the field of regard centrally. “As cardinals, he often chose bishops from regions, which have now grew up in importance that has not yet been observed accordingly,” emphasised the Mainz bishop and referred to Francis’ modest way of life. “He simply lived in a two-room apartment in the Vatican guest house in Santa Marta.”

Cologne Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki wrote: “Pope Francis gave the church and the world a message that testifies to the special, beautiful and happy in marriage and family.” The Archbishop Heiner Koch, Berlin, praised Pope Francis, “in which rules and formalities moved into the background in order to put people and their needs for the foreground”.

The Catholic Magdeburg bishop Gerhard Feige praised Francis as a encourager and renewer. In the midst of all of the faults and desires of our time, he didn’t permit himself to be paralyzed, however at all times talked about issues by identify and tried to announce the gospel near folks and encouragement, unconventional and passionate, “he said on Easter Monday in Magdeburg.” He was a pastor via and thru, many even uncomfortable, no ideologist or purposeful. “

Caritas President Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa introduced: “He was the Pope, who gave a particular relevance theologically and politically points corresponding to preventing poverty, preservation of creation, dedication to peace and justice.”

“May his decisive angle towards anti -Semitism, which he clearly formulated yesterday’s Easter Sunday, will proceed to guide the Catholic Church and the complete world neighborhood sooner or later,” mentioned the President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster.

The Latin patriarchy in Jerusalem wished the deceased: “May the Lord take him into his kingdom and his glory.”

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced: “With his modesty and honest love for the much less pleased, he impressed thousands and thousands, far past the borders of the Catholic Church.”

British King Charles III. wrote: “Through his work and his look after people and earth, he has deeply touched the lifetime of numerous folks.” Prime Minister Keir wrote: “His tireless dedication to a fairer world for everybody will depart a long-lasting legacy. The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised Francis:” His commitment to peace, social justice and for the weakest leaves a profound legacy. ” The Irish President Michael D. Higgin wrote: “On the urgent questions of our time – such as the global hunger and poverty, climate change and justice, the fate of migrants and indigenous peoples, the disenfranchised as well as the fundamental necessity of global peace and diplomatic solutions – Pope Francis consistently raised his voice.”

The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote: “We leave a big man and a great pastor.” President Sergio Mattarella mentioned: “His teaching was reminiscent of the message of the gospel, solidarity among people, the duty to proximity to the weakest, international cooperation and peace in humanity.”

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote: “We thank you for everything, holy father! We say goodbye.” Polish President Andrzej Duda wrote: “He was a great apostle of mercy in which he saw the answer to the challenges of the modern world.”

The Argentine President Javier Milei praised the native of Argentine as sort and sensible. With deep grief he discovered that the Pope had died and now calmly in peace, wrote Milei on X.

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised: “Pope Francis will be remembered millions of people in the world as a beacon of compassion, modesty and spiritual mut”.

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote: “In his modest life and in his weekly audiences, he demonstrated his commitment to peace, equality and inclusion.” The New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wrote: “He was a humble man whose legacy includes his unshakable commitment to the weak, for social justice and interreligious dialogue.”

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te wrote: “We will continue to inspire our lifelong commitment to peace, global solidarity and care for people in need.” US Vice President JD Vance, who had not too long ago visited Francis, wrote: “I was happy to see him again yesterday, even though he was obviously very sick. (…) May God give him peace.”

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj wrote: “He knew how to give hope, to alleviate suffering and promote unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for the Ukrainians. We mourn together with the Catholics and all Christians who were looking for spiritual support. Eternal memory!”

The Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced: “In all the years of his pontificate, he actively promoted the dialogue between the Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church as well as the constructive cooperation between Russia and the Holy See.”

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte introduced his “deepest condolences for the Catholic community and everyone who was touched by his humanity”. Former FIFA President Joseph Blatter wrote: “The Holy Father was not only a friend of people and an impressive personality. He was also a football connoisseur.”