In April 2024, Senator Reverend Warnock met, prayed with Pope Francis during a Papal Audience in Vatican City

April 2024 Papal Audience in Vatican City

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after the announcement of Pope Francis’ death. 

“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis.”

“As a longtime admirer of the Pope and his work to center the poor and marginalized, I was honored to meet him and pray with him last year.”

“I join all those across the world mourning his death and celebrating his remarkable life.”

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” -Psalm 116:15
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