"Save the Children is deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis, who tirelessly advocated for children and young people throughout his pontificate. We remember with great admiration how he urged world leaders to protect the millions of children affected by war, displacement, hunger, exploitation, the climate crisis, and those denied access to education or healthcare.
"As conflicts unfolded across the world, Pope Francis was unwavering in his calls for humanitarian law to be respected, and for schools and hospitals to be protected amid the fighting. At Save the Children, we were moved by his passionate dedication to justice and peace, as evidenced most recently in his Easter message which called for an end to wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all those who were inspired by his teachings and example."
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