Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday, the first anniversary of his predecessor's death.
"On the first anniversary of the birth into heaven of our dear #PopeFrancis, his words and actions remain written in our hearts," Leo, who on Tuesday was travelling from Angola to Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his 11-day visit to four African nations, said via X.
"We carry on his legacy by always proclaiming the joy of the Gospel, announcing God's mercy, and promoting fraternity among all men and women".
Premier Giorgia Meloni also paid homage to the late Argentine pontiff.
"One year ago, Pope Francis returned to the house of the Father.
