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Press Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Philemon Yang, on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is with profound sorrow and the deepest respect that we mark the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.<\/p>\n

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As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a principled and compassionate leader, and a spiritual guide to billions of people.<\/p>\n

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I offer my deepest condolences to the Pope\u2019s family and friends, to his home country of Argentina, and to Catholics and others around the world who were inspired by his life of prayer and service.<\/p>\n

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New York, 21 April 2025<\/p>\n

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*****<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Media Contacts<\/p>\n

Sharon Birch, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly, Tel: +1 212 963 0564, M: +1 646 342 5873, Email: birchs@un.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Mariam Shaikh, Adviser\/ Social and Digital Media\/Media Relations, M: +1 917 361 4990, Email: mariam.shaikh@un.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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