Rep. Hill Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

WASHINGTON D.C. – "I am saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. His Holiness was a humble servant of God and a beacon of faith, compassion, and peace for millions of Catholics around the world. I am grateful for his devotion to interfaith dialogue, reflected in his memorable visit with the Grand Imam at Al-Azhar in 2017 and their joint document on Human Fraternity in 2019. "I was blessed to have met Pope Francis during papal audiences in 2021 and 2023. I will cherish these moments for the rest of my life. This is a moment of great loss, and I will continue to pray for him and all those around the world who mourn his passing."