Japan joins world in mourning death of Pope Francis

People mourned the passing of Pope Francis as the Vatican officially declared his death on Easter Monday, honoring his decades of efforts to promote peace, including trips to Hiroshima and Nagasaki to remind the world of nuclear danger. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed deep sadness at the news, noting that since 2013, the pope had been dedicated to protecting the environment and fostering peaceful diplomacy, supported by billions of Catholics worldwide. The loss of Pope Francis is not only a significant blow for Catholics but also for the international community seeking peace and environmental cooperation.