Pope, Zelensky: ‘Tragic news, he knew how to give hope’

Milan, 21 Apr (LaPresse) – ‘Millions of people around the world mourn the tragic news of the death of Pope Francis. His life was dedicated to God, to people and to the Church’. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote this in a post on social X. ‘He knew how to give hope, alleviate suffering through prayer and promote unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians,’ the Kiev leader added, ’we mourn together with Catholics and all Christians who sought spiritual support in Pope Francis. Eternal memory!’