On Easter Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with his wife Jeanette, expressed their sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. "Jeanette and I are saddened to the news of Pope Francis’ passing. We unite in prayer with Catholics worldwide for the repose of the pontiff’s soul and for this period of transition for the Catholic Church. May He rest in peace," Rubio stated in a press release dated April 21, 2025.
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