Georgian PM offers condolences following death of Pope Francis

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.

In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Kobakhidze extended his sympathies to the global Catholic community on behalf of the Georgian people.

“Deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His legacy of peace, compassion, and unity will live on. On behalf of the people of Georgia, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community around the world”, Kobakhidze wrote.

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, served as pontiff for more than a decade. In recent years, he had faced a series of health challenges, including a severe bout of bilateral pneumonia, which had significantly impacted his condition.