Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful, dozens of heads of state, interfaith religious leaders, and delegations from across the globe packed the streets of St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday to bid farewell to Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, who repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemned Israel’s genocidal war, will be remembered for his humanity and morality.

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has extended his condolences over the death of Pope Francis, praising his distinguished role in promoting peace and tolerance.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, friend of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and outspoken critic of the genocide in Gaza, passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, cared for Gazans amid the ongoing genocide, says a Bethlehem-based pastor.