Olympic Movement mourns death of His Holiness Pope Francis

Following the death of Pope Francis this Monday, the outgoing IOC President, Thomas Bach, praised his "unwavering support" for the cause of the Olympic Games.

CITY OF MEXICO, Legislative Palace of San Lázaro, April 21, 2025.- The Foreign Relations Committee of the Chamber of Deputies expresses its deepest regret at the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Vatican State and spiritual leader of more than one billion faithful worldwide. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first pontiff of Latin American origin and first Jesuit in the history of the Church to occupy the throne of St. Peter, not only rep…

The CDU Rheinland-Pfalz mourns for Pope Francis. The CDU leader Gordon Schnieder states: "With deep sorrow I learned of the death of Pope Francis. With him, the world loses an extraordinary personality, who in a time of global upheaval has been tireless for peace, justice and humanity. The fact that Pope Francis donated the traditional Easter blessing Urbi et Orbi only yesterday shows his impressive devotion to the past. Even in his physical wea…

Touched by Grace: Dr. Siddeek Ahmed’s Unforgettable Meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis

By Unique Times Executive Vineeth Nair In a world often driven by headlines and hurried handshakes, there are some moments that transcend time — intimate, soul-stirring encounters that become etched into one’s heart forever. For Dr. Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman and Managing Director of the Iram Group, such a moment came when he stood face to face with His Holiness Pope Francis. “It wasn’t just a formal handshake or a photo opportunity,” Dr. Siddeek r…

Various Argentine business organizations expressed their deep regret at the death of Pope Francis and underlined his closeness to the world of work, his commitment to social justice and his influence as a global spiritual leader. From industrial chambers to associations of Christian leaders, they agreed to highlight his ability to build bridges, promote dialogue and encourage the dignity of work as an engine of development. From IDEA they recall…

The Argentine Federation of Trade and Services Employees (FAECYS) expressed its deep regret at the death of Pope Francis, whom it defined as “a world benchmark of humility, social justice and commitment to the humblest.” From the union they highlighted the permanent bond that the pontiff maintained with the world of work, his closeness to the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and his constant promotion of dialogue between sectors, the unity …