Argentina mourns the death of Pope Francis, who was heralded for his compassion towards the poor and marginalized. He served as the archbishop of Buenos Aires before becoming the first Latin American pope in 2013. The Argentinian government has declared seven days of mourning in memory of Francis, who passed away at 88. Public figures and citizens alike express their sorrow, emphasizing his role as a father to the impoverished and his advocacy for universal brotherhood amid social justice issues.
As Argentinians, we are orphaned, street sweeper Javier Languenari told the AFP news agency outside the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral early on Monday.
The pope was our father, the father of the poor, the father of mercy. The best tribute we Argentinians can pay to Francis is to unite.
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