
Biden calls Pope Francis "one of the most consequential leaders of our time"
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Washington — Former President Joe Biden called Pope Francis "one of the most consequential leaders of our time" in a statement marking the death of the 88-year-old pontiff Monday.
"It is with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis," Biden said in a statement.
The former president, who is Catholic, said Francis was "unlike any who came before him," adding that "I am better for having known him."

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Former Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, dies at 63
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