Pope Francis mourned worldwide as Ukraine honors his legacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Pope Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, providing hope and soothing suffering.
What do you need to know?
- Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday after a long battle with illness. On Easter Sunday, he met with the faithful at St. Peter's Square.
- The President of Ukraine posted on social media, bidding farewell to the Holy Father.
- The President of Ukraine noted that Pope Francis was a proponent of unity and prayed for Ukrainians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for Pope Francis's prayers for peace in Ukraine.
He emphasized that the Pope could provide hope and soothe suffering.
The President of Ukraine posted on social media, bidding farewell to the Holy Father.
Pope Francis as spiritual support
"Millions of people around the world are mourning the tragic news of Pope Francis’s passing. His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church," Zelensky wrote on social media.
The President of Ukraine noted that Pope Francis was a champion of unity and prayed for Ukrainians. "We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support," Zelensky added.
The President of Ukraine bid farewell to the leader of the Vatican. He also conveyed words of support to all those affected by this loss.
