The late Pope has been honoured with cross-party tributes (Image: Getty)
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivered a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis in a packed House of Commons today. The Labour leader described him as an “extraordinary man” and a source of inspiration.
Sir Keir will attend the late Pope’s funeral in Rome on Saturday.
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He kicked off Prime Minister’s Questions by applauding his leadership, saying: “Mr Speaker, the entire House will join me in paying tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis, an extraordinary man.
“His lifelong work on fairness will leave a lasting legacy and people of all backgrounds and beliefs were inspired by his humility and his compassion. And I think the outpouring of grief and love which we’ve seen in the last two days or so shows the respect and admiration he was held in around the world.
“Mr Speaker, I will attend his funeral on Saturday and pay tribute to his courage and his leadership. May His Holiness rest in peace.
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“Mr Speaker, I will attend his funeral on Saturday and pay tribute to his courage and his leadership. May His Holiness rest in peace.”
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch also paid tribute.
She said: “Being married to a Catholic I know the profound loss for millions in Britain and across the world.”