ASIA Condolences from across Asia for the death of Pope Francis

For Indian Prime Minister Modi, the pontiff “was a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage.” The President of Israel Isaac Herzog hopes “his prayers for peace in the Middle East and for the safe return of the hostages will soon be answered.” Iran also offered its condolences. “Until the end,” he “showed the world a beautiful example,” South Korean bishops write. A Mass of suffrage will be held on Wednesday morning at the Holy Sepulchre.Read More