UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, in a post on social media platform X he says he is “deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis”.
His tireless efforts to promote a world that is fairer for all will leave a lasting legacy.”
Starmer continues by saying “his leadership in a complex and challenging time for the world and the Church was courageous, yet always came from a place of deep humility”.
The prime minister also says he “was a Pope for the poor, the downtrodden and the forgotten”.
“On behalf of the people of the United Kingdom, I share my sincerest condolences to the whole Catholic Church.”
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