Presidents and world political leaders mourn the death of Benedict XVI

Presidents and world political leaders They have sent messages of condolences this Saturday for the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

One of the first to make public his condolences has been German Chancellor Olaf Scholza compatriot of Benedict XVI, whom he has described as “an intelligent theologianas well as “a leader special for the Church” Capable of transcending borders.

Also the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni He has expressed his regret at the death of “a giant of faith and reason”, of “a great in history whom history will not forget” even as the years go by. “He put his life at the service of the universal Church and has spoken, and will continue to speak, to the hearts and minds of men with the spiritual, cultural and intellectual depth of his Magisterium”, he has emphasized on Twitter.

The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, has expressed his condolences on Twitter. “My thoughts are with Catholics in France and the worldmourning the departure of His Holiness Benedict XVI, who worked with soul and intelligence for a more fraternal world”, he indicated.

In Spain, the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has also transferred his condolences through Twitter. “My deepest condolences to the Catholic Church on the death of His Holiness Benedict XVI. A great theologian dedicated to the service of others, justice and peace”, he indicated.

For his part, the leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, highlighted the “intellectuality and closeness” of Pope Benedict XVI in a message of condolences. “We will always remember him as one more pilgrim due to his intellectuality and closeness. Rest in peace,” added the leader, who illustrated his tweet with a photo in which appears next to Pope Ratzinger.