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"He was our beloved Papa Francis, he represented hope for all people."— Emily Ramos, a finance professional, expressed her feelings about the Pope's impact.

I very much appreciate [Trump] and his team working diligently to end the war in Ukraine — that was created by [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s barbaric invasion — in an honorable and just way.— Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lauded the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

The meeting was 'symbolic,' with the 'potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.'— Zelensky on the meeting with Trump during Pope Francis' funeral.

In many ways, it’s symbolic that he is leaving behind the heads of state, royalty, world leaders, and he’s coming here to a common neighbourhood in the heart of Rome – this is where he wants to be, close to the people, among the people.— Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler, reporting live from the Vatican.

"It is illegal and unconstitutional to deport, detain for deportation, or recommend deportation of a U.S. citizen."— U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty commented on the deportation of a two-year-old U.S. citizen without meaningful process.

"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.

What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me. The [judges] are deranged is all I can think of. I think some of these judges think that they are beyond and above the law. They are not, and we are sending a very strong message today ... if you are harboring a fugitive… we will come after you and we will prosecute you. We will find you.— Pam Bondi, Attorney General, discussing the consequences for judges opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

Pope Francis was a 'pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone.'— Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said this during the homily at the funeral of Pope Francis.

We all didn’t expect this, of course. But I feel like, with God, anything is possible. Everything is possible. I don’t feel like this happened for no reason. All this is, of course, fuel to the fire. We all know this shouldn’t have happened.— Shedeur Sanders, addressing friends and family after the NFL Draft.

"No one is above the law."— This statement was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi in reference to the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan.