Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – King Philippe and Queen Mathilde honour Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025. They praised his compassion, leadership and remembered his meaningful visit to Belgium.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were very sad to hear that Pope Francis had died on April 21, 2025. They wrote a message saying that he was a good man who cared about people who needed help and was worried about problems in the world.
The King and Queen said that the Pope was important to many people, not just Catholics. The King and Queen said that Pope Francis was a good leader of the Catholic Church, but he was also a good person who inspired many people around the world.
How did King Philippe and Queen Mathilde remember Pope Francis?
According to the King and Queen, they were thankful for the Pope’s visit to Belgium. They said it was a big honour. The Pope’s visit was important to the people of Belgium because he always tried to bring people together and help solve problems around the world.
The King and Queen said that the Pope was a good leader who talked to other leaders and helped people feel hopeful. He also talked about important problems like climate change, people moving from one place to another, inequality, and peace.
The Belgian royal family also wrote a message on social media in French. They said they were happy to have spent time with Pope Francis. They liked the Pope, not just as a leader of the Catholic Church, but as a kind person who helped many people. The King and Queen mentioned that his death is a big loss for the Catholic Church.
