The Australian prime minister has paid an emotional tribute to Pope Francis as a “devoted champion and a loving father” of Catholics in his country, following the death of the pontiff, aged 88. Anthony Albanese, the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, and church leaders issued statements after news of the pontiff’s death was announced on Monday night. Speaking in Melbourne, Albanese – who is Catholic – said Francis’ death would be mourned by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. “Today, the prayers of more than a billion people – from all nations and every walk of life – go with Pope Francis to
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