SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Releases) —Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, has died, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. He was 88.
Reactions from leadership representing South Dakota.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune released the following statement:
“Pope Francis led a life of faithful witness to the Gospel,”said Thune. “He dedicated himself to spreading the Good News with joy, and he will be remembered as a humble servant of God and a man of great compassion for those in need. May he rest in peace and receive his reward.”
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds released the following on X(formerly twitter):
“And the life of the risen body will be a hundred and a thousand times more alive than we have tasted it on this earth.
Pope Francis’ words from a few years ago. I’m grateful for his service to the Church and I think we all have something to learn from his faith, simplicity and humility. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.”
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