White House, US political leaders react to death of Pope Francis

President Donald Trump, officials in his administration and other U.S. political leaders issued statements expressing condolences for Pope Francis after the pontiff's death April 21 at age 88. "Rest in Peace Pope Francis!" Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. "May God Bless him and all who loved him!" Trump also ordered flags be flown at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis at public buildings, military posts, naval stations and ships, and embassies. "He was a good man, worked