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Pope Francis, the groundbreaking Jesuit leader of the Catholic Church, took his last breath on Easter Monday, 21st April 2025. The news shook the world to its core, leaving an unfillable void not only within the Catholic Church but also with the numerous people across the globe deeply connected to him.
Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) mourned the loss, penning a heartfelt message expressing the painful impact of this profound loss. In addition, President Alexander Van der Bellen revealed his admiration for the pope's unwavering focus on closeness and humanity.
Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) shared his raw feelings on the passing of the humble bridge-builder that Francis was known to be. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) spoke of the deceased pontiff's relentless dedication to church reform and peace.
The president of the Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, and the leaders of the Green Party, Werner Kogler, echoed similar sorrows, praising Francis's enormous impact as a guiding moral authority. Culture Minister Claudia Plakolm highlighted the pope's humility, tireless commitment to justice, and open dialogue.
Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig, Carinthia's Governor Peter Kaiser, former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and former Chancellor Karl Nehammer all released heartfelt statements mourning the loss of an esteemed and beloved leader.
Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis would be remembered for his extraordinary efforts to bring people together in peace, justice, and tolerance. Witnessing the first pope from the Americas, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first non-European-born poke in nearly 1,300 years, the world embraced the Vatican II legacy that Pope Francis championed.
The pontiff's notable initiatives to advance interreligious dialogue and peace efforts, the Year of Prayer for deepening spiritual life, his encyclical "Laudato si'" focusing on ecological responsibility, and his emphasis on global solidarity and social justice, have earned Pope Francis a place among the most transformative figures in the modern Catholic Church and the global community.
Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) penned a heartfelt message expressing his sorrow over the loss of Pope Francis, praising his impact as a guiding moral authority in global politics and general-news. President Alexander Van der Bellen also spoke about the deceased pontiff's relentless dedication to church reform, peace, and interreligious dialogue, highlighting his unwavering focus on closeness and humanity.
