The ECR Group expresses its sincere condolences following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Co-Chairman Nicola Procaccini said:

“It is with great sorrow that we learn of the death of Pope Francis. We salute his simple and good-natured humility, his evangelical charisma, his commitment to peace, and the authority with which he represented the Catholic Church in difficult times.”

The ECR Group extends its sympathies to all Catholics and to those mourning his passing across the world.

Requiescat in pace.