Shortly after the news of Pope Francis' death, leaders in Iowa began offering their condolences and prayers. Francis, the first non-European pope since the mid 700s, died Monday at age 88, a day after Easter mass.Iowa leaders shared their reactions to the news Monday.Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds"Pope Francis devoted his life to serving Christ, leading the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion members. As it is written in Matthew, he was a good and faithful servant and has entered into the joy of the Lord. Kevin and I offer our condolences to Catholics in Iowa and worldwide."Monday afternoon, Reynolds issued an order for all flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Pope Francis' interment. Iowa City Catholic Worker"RIP and Power, Pope Francis. Let us remember our dearest Francis through our work for peace, care for creation, our care for refugees, our care for the poor and each other."U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks"Pope Francis is reunited with our Lord in heaven after more than a decade in the papacy. I join more than one billion fellow Catholics in prayer during this bereavement touching so many lives."May he rest in peace."U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley"Sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis The leader of the Catholic Church & light to so many across the globe He preached the word of Christ & was a living symbol of peace amongst humanity."U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn"This morning, I join Catholics around the world in prayer for Pope Francis and for all who mourn his passing. His deep faith and steady leadership reached far beyond the Vatican and his loss will be felt across the globe."U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra"I join Catholics everywhere in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The Resurrection of Christ comforts us in these moments and the promise of eternal life gives us hope."» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
DES MOINES, Iowa — Shortly after the news of Pope Francis' death, leaders in Iowa began offering their condolences and prayers.
Francis, the first non-European pope since the mid 700s, died Monday at age 88, a day after Easter mass.
Iowa leaders shared their reactions to the news Monday.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds
"Pope Francis devoted his life to serving Christ, leading the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion members. As it is written in Matthew, he was a good and faithful servant and has entered into the joy of the Lord. Kevin and I offer our condolences to Catholics in Iowa and worldwide."
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Monday afternoon, Reynolds issued an order for all flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Pope Francis' interment.
Iowa City Catholic Worker
"RIP and Power, Pope Francis. Let us remember our dearest Francis through our work for peace, care for creation, our care for refugees, our care for the poor and each other."
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U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks
"Pope Francis is reunited with our Lord in heaven after more than a decade in the papacy. I join more than one billion fellow Catholics in prayer during this bereavement touching so many lives.
"May he rest in peace."
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
"Sad to learn of the death of Pope Francis The leader of the Catholic Church & light to so many across the globe He preached the word of Christ & was a living symbol of peace amongst humanity."
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U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn
"This morning, I join Catholics around the world in prayer for Pope Francis and for all who mourn his passing. His deep faith and steady leadership reached far beyond the Vatican and his loss will be felt across the globe."
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U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra
"I join Catholics everywhere in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The Resurrection of Christ comforts us in these moments and the promise of eternal life gives us hope."
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