Pope Francis’ death has echoed around the world, with Catholic leaders remembering as Jesuit popes, where millions of people sought social and economic justice.
Below is how major British newspapers responded to this news.
“Pope Francis, the groundbreaking head of the Catholic Church, dies at the age of 88.” Guardianfeaturing a photograph of the late Pope in a white stan with his arms extended into the crowd.
“Pop of the People” writes mirrorseparated from glamour and rituals, and instead became known for his humility and compassion towards the most vulnerable, including the poor and marginalized.
in Ithe Pope was seen similarly, with the paper being splattered in the crowd with the same headlines and pictures of Pope Francis.
The symbolic timing of the death of the clergy on Monday Easter is subway.
“The Last Blessing” was the main headline of the paper, featuring a photograph of Pope Francis touching the hand of a small child in St. Peter’s Square.
“The final Easter blessing and his work is over,” he agreed. Daily telegraph.
“He’s back to his father’s house.” Daily Mail.
“Modern Pope in an Age of Populism and Polarization” Financial Times About Catholic leaders known to work to bridge political and religious divisions.
lastly, solarthe paper ran with the headline: “Really blessed.”
