Leaders in Africa mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis meets with president of Kenya William Samoei Ruto during the G7 Leaders Summit on day two of the 50th G7 summit at Borgo Egnazia on June 14, 2024 in Fasano, Italy.

On Monday, Kenyan President William Ruto posted on X that Francis "exemplified servant leadership through his humility, his unwavering commitment to inclusivity and justice, and his deep compassion for the poor and the vulnerable."

(Image credit: Vatican Media via Vatican Pool)