The death of the Pope Francis’ has also had an impact on the main confessions, Christian or not, present in the world. Although official reactions to his death are still underway, some of the most important figures of the confessions have already published their reaction to the news.
The primacy of the Anglican church, Justin WelbyWelby expressed his deep personal sadness and described Pope Francis as a friend whose leadership resonated beyond the Catholic Church. Welby highlighted Francis' humility, his commitment to the service of the poor and his peace-building efforts. He also highlighted his "commitment to walk together as Roman Catholics and Anglicans, and for his vision and passion to work for ever greater reconciliation and unity among all Christian denominations".
Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, who has described Pope Francis as an "incredible and prophetic pastor" whose warmth and attentiveness left a lasting impression. "He made you feel as if you were the only person in the world, holding you in his gaze with those penetrating, warm and attentive eyes," he has recalled, underlining the impact of meeting Pope Francis personally.
From the Muslim worldThere have also been several reactions published. Among them, the Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, has also stressed his sadness at the passing of the Pope whom he wanted to describe as "a kind and compassionate soul who stood for peace and unity."
For its part, the Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, President of the Conference of European Rabbis has recalled Pope Francis' "unwavering dedication to the promotion of peace and goodwill throughout the world" and his efforts to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations.
At the moment, there has been no official statement from the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill. It should be noted that, in recent years, relations between the Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate have suffered an evident cooling due to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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