Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy led a global homage to Pope Francis, expressing admiration for his advocacy for the marginalized and his enduring legacy. Leaders across nations, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, shared heartfelt messages highlighting the Pope's impact on both faith and social justice.
World Leaders Eulogize Pope Francis, Honor His Commitment to the Marginalized
World Leaders Eulogize Pope Francis, Honor His Commitment to the Marginalized
In a heartfelt chorus of tributes, global leaders express their grief and appreciation for Pope Francis, highlighting his dedication to the voiceless.
Giorgia Meloni took to social media to share her reflections on the late Pope. “I had the privilege of enjoying his friendship, his advice, and his teachings, which never failed even in moments of trial and suffering,” she remarked, recalling their connection when she visited him in the hospital earlier in the year. Meloni emphasized that his call for peace and equity would leave a lasting imprint on society.
President Macron emphasized the Pope’s unique role in bringing hope to the world’s impoverished, revealing his thoughts were with Catholics mourning the loss of a leader who bridged divides from his beginnings in Buenos Aires to his papacy in Rome.
Similarly, Ursula von der Leyen, representing the European Commission, praised the Pope’s influence, stating his humility and commitment to human dignity extended beyond religious confines. Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s chief diplomat, commended his recent leadership in advocating for vulnerable populations.
As tributes pour in from around the globe, the legacy of Pope Francis remains clear: a profound commitment to lifting the voices of those often unheard in the corridors of power.
President Macron emphasized the Pope’s unique role in bringing hope to the world’s impoverished, revealing his thoughts were with Catholics mourning the loss of a leader who bridged divides from his beginnings in Buenos Aires to his papacy in Rome.
Similarly, Ursula von der Leyen, representing the European Commission, praised the Pope’s influence, stating his humility and commitment to human dignity extended beyond religious confines. Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s chief diplomat, commended his recent leadership in advocating for vulnerable populations.
As tributes pour in from around the globe, the legacy of Pope Francis remains clear: a profound commitment to lifting the voices of those often unheard in the corridors of power.
