World leaders on Pope Francis' passing

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The death of Pope Francis on Monday at the age of 88, at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, generated an immediate wave of reactions from political and religious leaders around the world, who paid tribute to his figure and highlighted his influence as a spiritual leader and promoter of social justice.

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00:01For his part, Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel took to ecstasy

00:05with deeply regret the passing of the unforgettable Pope Francis.

00:10Signs of affection and cordial closeness that he transmitted to our competitors were always reciprocated by Cubans,

00:16who remember with great affection his visits to Cuba and the words of affection he dedicated to our country in his messages.

00:23I extend heartfelt condolences to his family members and to the international Catholic community.

00:30A Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, offered her condolences as well on the passing of Pope Francis.

00:45The head of state assured that Francis was a humanist and his death represents a painful loss.

00:51Of course, our condolences for the death of Pope Francis.

00:59Our embrace to all the Catholics in Mexico, but also to the non-Catholics.

01:12Pope Francis was a humanist, a man who was always close to the humblest, to the poorest.

01:21Even yesterday, his message was for peace.

01:28So it is a painful loss. May he rest in peace.

01:32Our embrace and affection to the whole world, and in particular, to the Catholics of Mexico.

01:38Allah and the Catholics of Mexico.

01:41From Palestine, President Mahmoud Abbas offered his condolences on the death of Pope Francis.

01:47In a message broadcast by the Wafa Agency, the President said,

01:51Today we have lost a loyal friend of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights,

01:56a staunch defender of the values of peace, love and faith throughout the world,

02:00and a true friend of peace and justice.

02:03He also added,

02:04We offer our deepest condolences to the Vatican and to the believers around the world,

02:08for this great loss represented by the death of Pope Francis, a symbol of tolerance, love and fraternity.

02:23The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, also expressed his condolences for the recent death of Pope Francis.

02:29Pope Francis enjoyed great international prestige as a faithful servant of Christian teaching,

02:34a wise religious and state leader, and a consistent defender of the high values of humanism and justice.

02:41Throughout all the years of his pontificate, he actively contributed to the development of dialogue

02:46between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church,

02:49as well as constructive cooperation between Russia and the Holy See.

03:02And in this regard, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa,

03:05took to his social media ex to address the passing of the Supreme Pontiff.

03:09Ramaphosa stated,

03:10Catholics and people of all faith are saddened today by the passing of a spiritual leader

03:15who sought to unite humanity and wished to see a world governed by fundamental human values.

03:20As the leader of the Church and a global figurehead,

03:23Pope Francis advanced a worldview of inclusion, quality and care for marginalized individuals and groups,

03:30as well as responsible and sustainable custody of the natural environment.

03:35His extraordinary life story and ascendancy to the Holy See unfolded with humility and a profound commitment

03:41to making the Church and the world a better place for all of humanity.

03:45Following so soon after the celebration of Easter,

03:48Pope Francis' passing will extend this traditional period of prayer and reflection,

03:52which will unite the Church and the international community in reflecting on the Holy Father's life and legacy.

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