'A testament to hope': 7 Christian leaders react to death of Pope Francis

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Pope Francis gestures as he celebrates New Year's Day during a Mass on World Day of Peace in Saint-Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2025.
Pope Francis gestures as he celebrates New Year's Day during a Mass on World Day of Peace in Saint-Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2025. | ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images

Pope Francis, the first head of the Roman Catholic Church to come from Latin America, died at 88 on Monday, shortly after giving a traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis became pope in March 2013 after his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, resigned. 

The death of the pontiff has brought a wave of reactions from leaders and prominent figures across Christendom, including members of the Catholic Church and Protestants of varying theologies.

Here are seven notable Christian leaders' reactions to the death of Pope Francis.

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