Russian President Vladimir Putin offered heartfelt condolences after the death of Pope Francis, calling him āa great manā and praising his efforts to build bridges with the Orthodox Church. Despite tensions over the Ukraine war and past criticismsālike the Pope warning Patriarch Kirill not to become āPutinās altar boyāāPutin acknowledged Francisā role in fostering dialogue and peace. The two leaders met three times and shared a complex relationship shaped by faith and geopolitics. The Russian Orthodox Church will send a high-ranking delegation to the funeral.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at age 88, calling him a spiritual figure who āknew how to give hope, ease suffering, and foster unity.ā
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