Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 after suffering from double pneumonia. Reactions to his death include praise for his commitment to the vulnerable and his dedication to peace. Germany's Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz commended his humility and faith, while Israel's President Isaac Herzog highlighted his compassion and efforts to uplift the poor. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of the Philippines expressed shock and called for prayers for the Pope's eternal repose.