British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
and Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday paid tribute to
Pope Francid who has died at 88.
Francis "promoted a more equal world" and his efforts will have
"a lasting legacy", said Starmer, adding that "his leadership in
a complex and challenging period for the world and the Church
has been courageous, but has always sprung from a deep
humility".
It was also announced that flags will be flown at half-mast on
government buildings in the United Kingdom from today until 8pm
(9pm in Italy) tomorrow.
Milei said on X:
"It is with deep sorrow that I learned this sad news this
morning: Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, passed away today and
rests in peace.
"Despite the differences that today seem minor, having been able
to have known him in his goodness and wisdom was a true honor
for me. "As President, as an Argentine and, fundamentally, as a
man of faith - he added - I salute the Holy Father and accompany
all those who today find themselves facing this sad news."
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