The death of Francis is causing Berlin in Berlin, but also around the world. First political reactions, but also theological remarks.

In Germany, the political world particularly points out the fact that Pope Francis wanted to support the poor and the weak. In his loss, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank Walter Steinmeier points out, “people are losing a bright sign of hope, a credible lawyer of humanity.” The president of the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the future Chancellor Friedrich Mertz highlights Pontifical’s “tireless activity” for the weak of society, for justice and reconciliation “.

At the same wavelength, the outgoing Chancellor, Social Democrat Odf Saltz, exemplifies the fact that Franciscan was “the advocate of the weak” and praises his ability to “clearly see the challenges that surround us”. Vice -raw Robert Hambeck, a leader of the Greens, stresses that Pope Francis had been in the fight for “reconciliation and compassion”. “His voice will be missing,” says Angela Merkel.

A ‘reformer’ Pontiff

Interestingly, what is submitted by prominent theologians to the German News Agency (DPA) for Francis’ work. “Undoubtedly” we will remember Francis as a “great pope in the history of Christianity,” says Daniel Bogner, Professor of Christian Ethics and Theology at the Catholic University of Fivorgos, in French -speaking Switzerland.

The biggest depository of the first Latin American Pontiff, Bogner estimates, is the message that “the Church does not only exist for itself, but to send a message of hope and to submit the testimony of a better life in times of futility.” Indeed, the German theologian believes that “Pope Francis could go into history as the Pope who dared the first, necessary steps to a genuine reform of the Church.”

For the Franco -Theologian Michael Zevald, a professor at the University of Munster, Francis was “a reformer, but in his own way”. He may often have not been to the expectations of reform forces within the Church, but he has managed to call into question outdated structures. An example is his attitude towards divorced people who marry a second time, as well as homosexual couples.

‘A messenger of hope and humility’

The White House honored Pontiff with a brief message by Donald Trump on his platform, Truth Social: “Let’s rest in peace. Let God bless him and everyone who loved him. ” Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, a faithful Catholian, says in a message on the X platform that “we will remember Francis as one of the most important challenges of our time” as it was “the Pope of the people, the light of faith”.

For the UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres, Francis “was a messenger of hope, humility and humanity”. “A great man, a great shepherd left us,” says Italy Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. French President Emmanuel Macron recalls that Francis “was always on the side of the vulnerable and the weak”.

Turkish President Erdogan in his condolence telegram states that Francis “was a religious leader who gave importance to the dialogue between different religious groups and took the initiative to address humanitarian tragedies, especially the Palestinian issue”. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised him as a man of “faith and peace”. “He was a man with wisdom and kindness,” says Argentina’s president, Javier Miley, declaring a seven -day mourning in Pontiff’s homeland. The Spanish government also declares a three -day mourning.