Tributes paid to 'humble and accepting' Pope Francis in Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament. Politicians at Holyrood have joined together to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, with First Minister John Swinney praising his lifetime of “faithful devotion and dedicated public service”. With flags flying at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament following the Pope’s death on Monday, faith leaders from various religious communities i…

Tributes paid to 'humble and accepting' Pope Francis in Scottish Parliament

First Minister John Swinney praised Pope Francis for "always being on the side of the poor" and dedicating his life to public service as…

John Swinney: 'We're all profoundly grateful for Pope Francis' life'

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.