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Trump says ‘Rest in Peace’ after Pope Francis death

By AFP 21 April 2025, 3:19 pm Edit
Pope Francis (R) exchanges gifts with US President Donald Trump during a private audience at the Vatican on May 24, 2017 (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Alessandra Tarantino)
Pope Francis (R) exchanges gifts with US President Donald Trump during a private audience at the Vatican on May 24, 2017 (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Alessandra Tarantino)

US President Donald Trump paid his respects Monday to Pope Francis, writing “Rest in Peace” in a short post on his Truth Social platform.

“Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!” Trump said.

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