“Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis’s passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter).
He added: “He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support. Eternal memory!”
The late Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, is being remembered worldwide not only as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, but as a global figure of peace, humility, and faith in the face of suffering and division.
Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis’s passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church.
He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We… pic.twitter.com/Ww6NtsbWWS
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 21, 2025
Source: ANA-MPA, Translated by: Thanos Chrysanthopoulos
