Queen Rania mourns Pope Francis, calls him a champion of peace, compassion

Queen Rania of Jordan expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a beacon of compassion and a tireless advocate for the vulnerable around the world.

In a heartfelt post on X, Queen Rania wrote:

In a world that can often feel heartless, Pope Francis always had love to spare — for the less fortunate, refugee families, and children in war zones, in Gaza and around the world. Humanity has lost an invaluable champion for peace and compassion today. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ukfaSgRsTA

— Rania Al Abdullah (@QueenRania) April 21, 2025