Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised the “boundless compassion” of Pope Francis and offered his condolences to Christians the world over on the pontiff’s death at the age of 88.
“I send my deepest condolences to the Christian world and especially the Christian communities in Israel – the Holy Land – on the loss of their great spiritual father, His Holiness Pope Francis,” Herzog wrote on X.
“A man of deep faith and boundless compassion, he dedicated his life to uplifting the poor and calling for peace in a troubled world. He rightly saw great importance in fostering strong ties with the Jewish world and in advancing interfaith dialogue as a path toward greater understanding and mutual respect.
“I truly hope that his prayers for peace in the Middle East and for the safe return of the hostages will soon be answered.”
Pope Francis raises his pileolus during the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. The head of the Catholic Church, who led 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide since 2013, died on Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. The Argentinian-born pontiff was the first from Latin America. Evandro Inetti/ZUMA Wire/dpa
Pope Francis gives his blessing to the faithful during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The head of the Catholic Church, who led 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide since 2013, died on Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. The Argentinian-born pontiff was the first from Latin America. Vatican Media/IPA via ZUMA Press/dpa
Pope Francis leaves St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin, after meeting with recently-married couples, and couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage, as part of his visit to Ireland. The head of the Catholic Church, who led 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide since 2013, died on Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. The Argentinian-born pontiff was the first from Latin America. Aaron Chown/PA Wire/dpa
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