Respect and recognition from all Christians

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Hundreds of thousands of believers are currently gathering in Rome to pay their last respects to the deceased Pope Francis in front of his open coffin. The great grief of the Catholic faithful is obvious, but how do other Christian churches view Francis' passing? Pastor Christian Hohl from the German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sydney summarises the reaction.


epa06464961 Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard his flight to Italy at the end of the Apostolic Journey to South America, 22 January 2018. Pope Francis' visit in Chile and Peru runs from 15 January to 22 January 2018.  EPA/LUCA ZENNARO / POOL
Papst Franziskus beantwortet Fragen von Journalisten Source: ANSA
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