World Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who met the Pope on Sunday, said, ‘My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.’

In one of his last engagements, Pope Francis I (R) receives U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) at the Vatican in Rome, on April 20, 2025. Vatican Media via AP, HO

Argentine President Javier Milei has led tributes to Pope Francis, who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrant parents and died on Monday at age 88.

“It is with profound sorrow that I learned this sad morning that Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, passed away today and is now resting in peace.” Milei wrote on social media platform X. “Despite differences that seem minor today, having been able to know him in his kindness and wisdom was a true honor for me.”