President Pavel calls late Pope Francis a global moral authority

Czech President Petr Pavel sent a condolence message to Cardinal Kevin Farrell following the death of Pope Francis, calling him a figure of profound global influence. The Pope passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 due to a stroke and subsequent heart failure. President Pavel praised the pontiff’s humility, compassion, and unwavering commitment to truth. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (non partisan), and other political leaders echoed the sentiment, emphasizing Pope Francis’s dedication to justice, peace, and open dialogue within the Catholic Church and beyond.