CAIRO – 21 April 2025: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi mourned the passing of Pope Francis of the Vatican who died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta on Monday.
Egypt’s President extended his sincere condolences to the Vatican and the followers and loved ones of His Holiness Pope Francis, praying to God to grant him His vast mercy, saying that he left our world, leaving behind a ‘great humanitarian legacy that will remain etched in the conscience of humanity.’
Sisi affirmed that Pope Francis was an “exceptional global figure who dedicated his life to serving the values of peace and justice. He worked tirelessly to promote tolerance and understanding between religions and to build bridges of dialogue between peoples. He was also an advocate of the Palestinian cause, defending legitimate rights, and calling for an end to conflicts and the achievement of a just and lasting peace.”
“The loss of Pope Francis represents a profound loss to the entire world. He was a voice of peace, love, and compassion, and a model of devotion to noble values,” President Sisi said.
Pope Francis of the Vatican died at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber who announced the news on Monday.
"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said.
Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14, 2025, for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia, said AP. He spent 38 days there, the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.
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