
Trump honors Pope Francis, saying "may God bless him and all who loved him"
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Washington — President Trump honored Pope Francis after the Vatican announced Monday morning that the pontiff died at the age of 88.
"Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!" Mr. Trump said in a post to his social media platform Truth Social.
Vice President JD Vance, who met with Francis at the Vatican on Easter Sunday, said on social media, "My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.

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