Lankford Releases Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement after the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis:

“Today, Oklahoma joins over a billion Catholics mourning the loss of Pope Francis,” said Lankford. “For twelve years, he led the Catholic Church, embodying Jesus’ call to Matthew—’Follow me’—a command he often reflected on throughout his pontificate. I remember when he addressed Congress in 2015 and spoke about the need for empathy and the importance of working in the best interests of all people. May he rest in peace with the Lord.”

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