Obama: 'Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people'

Iowa Catholic Conference exec reflects on Pope Francis' legacy - Radio Iowa

Iowa Catholic Conference executive director Tom Chapman says his first reaction to the death of Pope Francis was sadness, “also not too surprised in that he’s had a lot of health challenges recently, so my feeling is I’m glad he didn’t have to spend his last days in the hospital, but I’m sorry to see […]

More Canadian politicians react

Jagmeet Singh, the federal NDP Leader, celebrated Pope Francis’ life saying that “he spoke plainly about poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis.”

Pope Francis said Liverpool was the 'Napoli of England' - Liverpool Echo

Tributes have been paid following the death of the leader of the Catholic Church

The Argentinean wanted to do a lot differently in the Catholic Church. But with great reforms he did himself hard. Now he died at the age of 88 - a few hours only after a final appeal.

Obama: 'Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people'

(The Hill) -- Former President Barack Obama on Monday praised the late Pope Francis for inspiring Catholics and non-Catholics alike to “want to be better people.” “Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people,” Obama wrote in a post on X after Francis's death early Monday. “In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners –…

A Historic Farewell: Remembering Pope Francis

A Historic Farewell: Remembering Pope Francis In a poignant tribute, Hyderabad's Archbishop Cardinal Poola Anthony mourned Pope Francis, hailing his compassionate and humble papacy. The cardinal announced his plans to journey to the Vatican for the Pope’s funeral, as confirmed by church sources.Cardinal Anthony is also set to join the conclave, a critical meeting of cardinals to elect Pope Francis' successor. He lauded the Pope as not just a glo…