Zelensky mourns Pope Francis — "He knew how to give hope"

On Monday, April 21, millions of people around the world mourned the tragic news of the death of Pope Francis. His life was dedicated to God, people and the Church.

This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on X.

Zelensky's reaction to the death of the pontiff

Zelensky emphasized that Pope Francis was a spiritual guide for millions of people, knew how to give hope, support through prayer and help maintain unity.

"He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity," the President noted.

The Head of State added that the pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine and supported the Ukrainian people.

"He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support. Eternal memory!", Zelensky summarized.

As a reminder, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that work is underway in Kharkiv after Russian missile attacks in the morning of April 18. The Russian army wounded more than a hundred people.

Also, The Wall Street Journal publication has revealed the details of the plan of US leader Donald Trump to end the full-scale war in Ukraine. Thus, the United States is waiting for a response from the Ukrainian side, in particular, regarding the recognition of the temporarily occupied Crimea as Russian and Ukraine's refusal to join NATO.