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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent his “deepest condolences” after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. 

“May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his legacy of compassion, humility, and service to humanity continue to inspire generations to come,” Abiy wrote in a post on X. 

I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of Pope Francis @Pontifex. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his legacy of compassion, humility, and service to humanity continue to inspire generations to come. pic.twitter.com/TBQQ9kT0NG

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) April 21, 2025

Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral bells ring out 88 times in honour of Pope Francis, according to news agency AFP.

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin hailed Pope Francis’s solidarity with the “poor, the marginalised, and the oppressed”  after the pope died on Monday.

“Pope Francis’ long and distinguished papacy was marked by his unwavering commitment to the principles of compassion, peace and human dignity” said Martin, adding that he would be remembered for his “expression of pain and shame” about historic child abuses in the Catholic Church during his 2018 visit to Ireland.

US Vice President JD Vance, who met Pope Francis on Sunday (Apr 20), a day before his passing, said that he was “happy to see him”, however he was “obviously very ill”.

“I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful. May God rest his soul,” he wrote in a post on X.

I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.

I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days…

— JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025

The death of Pope Francis on Monday “is a profound loss for the entire world, as as he was a voice of peace, love and compassion,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.

Extending his condolences, Sisi said the late Catholic leader was an exceptional global figure who “worked tirelessly to promote tolerance and build bridges of dialogue … and was a champion of the Palestinian cause, defending legitimate rights and calling for an end to conflict”.

A mass for Pope Francis will be held on Wednesday morning at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said. 

In a WhatsApp message, the Patriarchate announced a “mass at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre” on Wednesday at 1230 GMT “presided over by His Beatitude Cardinal Pizzaballa and members of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries”. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world. From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope.”

“I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God’s embrace,” he added.

Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… pic.twitter.com/QKod5yTXrB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 21, 2025

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said “a great man has left us” after Pope Francis died on Monday.

“Pope Francis has returned to the Father’s home. It is deeply sad news, because a great man has left us,” Meloni said in a statement.

Iran offered condolences on Monday following the death of Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, at the age of 88.

“My colleagues have just informed me of the news… I offer my condolences to all Christians around the world,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said at a press briefing. Iran, a Muslim-majority country, maintains close ties with the Vatican.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised the deceased Pope Francis on Monday as “a man of deep faith and boundless compassion”.

“He rightly saw great importance in fostering strong ties with the Jewish world and in advancing interfaith dialogue as a path toward greater understanding and mutual respect,” the president said in a post on X.

אני שולח את תנחומיי העמוקים לאזרחי ישראל הנוצרים, לקהילות הנוצריות בארץ הקודש ולעולם הנוצרי כולו – על אובדן אביהם הרוחני, האפיפיור פרנציסקוס.

האפיפיור פרנציסקוס ז״ל, היה אדם בעל אמונה עצומה ורחמים רבים, שהקדיש את חייו למען קידומם של עניי העולם ולקריאה לשלום בעידן מורכב וסוער.…

— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) April 21, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron, took to X and wrote, “From Buenos Aires to Rome, Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest. May it unite people with each other and with nature. May this hope continually revive beyond him. My wife and I send our thoughts to all Catholics and to the grieving world.”

De Buenos Aires à Rome, le Pape François voulait que l’Église apporte la joie et l’espoir aux plus pauvres. Qu’elle unisse les Hommes entre eux et avec la nature. Puisse cette espérance ressusciter sans cesse au-delà de lui.

À tous les Catholiques,… pic.twitter.com/oFKBJwaweH

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 21, 2025

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said, “Today, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis. He inspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate. My thoughts are with all who feel this profound loss. May they find solace in the idea that Pope Francis’ legacy will continue to guide us all toward a more just, peaceful and compassionate world.” 

Today, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis.

He inspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate.

My thoughts are with all who feel this profound loss.

May they find solace in the idea that Pope Francis’… pic.twitter.com/FiI6SASNl8

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 21, 2025

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola mourned the passing of Pope Francis.

She took to Twitter and said in a post, “Europe mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His contagious smile captured millions of people’s hearts across the globe. ‘The People’s Pope’ will be remembered for his love for life, hope for peace, compassion for equality & social justice. May he rest in peace.”

Europe mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

His contagious smile captured millions of people’s hearts across the globe.

‘The People’s Pope’ will be remembered for his love for life, hope for peace, compassion for equality & social justice.

May he rest in peace 🇪🇺🇻🇦 pic.twitter.com/LsqYREynVP

— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) April 21, 2025