European Commission President Ursula
von der Leyen paid tribute to Pope Francis on Saturday after
attending the late pontiff's funeral in St Peter's Square.
"Today we come together to honour a man who led with kindness,
peaceful strength and compassion," von der Leyen said via X.
"His Holiness Pope Francis reminded us that love must reach the
margins, and he embraced the less fortunate.
"The displaced. The forgotten. The voiceless.
"He called on us to care for each other, and for the Earth we
all share.
"His legacy is one of mercy, justice, and hope. It will continue
to light the way.
"Pope Francis built bridges.
"May we walk them".
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