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Pope Francis's passing and associated final tributes and mourning.
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European Union
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Von der Leyen mourns the passing of Pope Francis and expresses sympathy for all who feel this profound loss.
Today, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis. He inspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate. My thoughts are with all who feel this profound loss.
European Union
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Von der Leyen pays tribute to a man who led with kindness and compassion.
Today we come together to honour a man who led with kindness, peaceful strength and compassion.
European Union
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Von der Leyen reports leaders gathering to pay final tribute to Pope Francis and notes exchanges with several of them.
Today, leaders from around the world gathered to pay their final tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis. I had good exchanges with several of them.