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Europe
Pope Francis’s humility and life’s work at the heart of condolences from European royalty. Monarchs have shared tributes to the late Pontiff.
the Netherlands
21st April 2025 King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands shared their memories of meeting Pope Francis in 2017, and wrote: “Pope Francis radiated mercy in everything. From a rock-solid belief in God’s love, he advocated compassion and humanity. Living a sober and simple life, he always sided with the vulnerable and needy. He was deeply convinced that God works in humility and compassion. In doing so, he actively sought connections with other faith communities around the world. He embodied the listening and loving Church and in doing so won the hearts of many – both within the Roman Catholic Church and beyond. We cherish his memory with gratitude.” (Source: Royal Central - United Kingdom)
Norway
21st April 2025 King Harald shared his “deepfelt condolences” on behalf of the people of Norway for Pope Francis, who was “highly respected and loved for being a passionate and clear voice for the most vulnerable in society.” The King added that he sends his sympathy to “all Catholics in Norway and around the world on this sad occasion.” (Source: Royal Central - United Kingdom)
Spain
21st April 2025 King Felipe and Queen Letizia wrote that they wished to convey their sadness to “the entire Catholic Church our condolences and affection, as well as our prayers for his eternal rest.” “Throughout his pontificate, His Holiness Pope Francis has borne witness to the importance of love of neighbor, fraternity, and social friendship for the world of our century,” King Felipe wrote. “We will always continue to be inspired by his conviction in the need to bring encouragement and comfort to the poorest and most needy, and by the importance he placed on dialogue and consensus to achieve a more just and united world.” (Source: Royal Central - United Kingdom)
Sweden
21st April 2025 King Carl XVI Gustaf said, on behalf of himself and Queen Silvia, that they were remembering Pope Francis “with great respect and warmth.” They continued: “By virtue of his natural charisma, deep humility, and unwavering defense of human dignity, the Pope was a significant leader.” The Swedish royals remembered Pope Francis’s historic visit to Lund, where Lutherans and Catholics were encouraged to come together “in a spirit of reconciliation and understanding,” and how the Pope met with Queen Silvia to discuss “the many injustices that the world’s children are forced to endure.” King Carl XIV Gustaf and Queen Silvia concluded: “Our thoughts go out to Catholics around the world who have lost a great leader and role model.” (Source: Royal Central - United Kingdom)
Asia
As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died on 21 April at the age of 88, monarchs around the world have shared tributes to the late Ppontiff.
Jordan
21st April 2025 From Jordan, King Abdullah and Queen Rania shared separate remembrances of Pope Francis. The Jordanian king wrote: “My deepest condolences to our Christian brothers and sisters around the world on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a man of peace who was beloved by the people for his kindness, humility, and tireless efforts to bring everyone together. His memory will live on in the hearts of millions.” Queen Rania wrote: “In a world that can often feel heartless, Pope Francis always had love to spare - for the less fortunate, refugee families, and children in war zones, in Gaza and around the world. Humanity has lost an invaluable champion for peace and compassion today. May he rest in peace.” (Source: Royal Central - United Kingdom)
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Vatikán
2025. IV. 21. 12:47 Hárman voltak napjainkban elkötelezetten a béke híveiként elismerhető kezdeményezők. Egyikük, Ferenc pápa ma, Húsvét hétfőn, reggel 7 óra 35 perckor elhunyt. 88 évet élt. 2013. március 13.-a óta állt a katolikus egyház élén. Isten nyugosztalja!
J.
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