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Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - Pope Francis devoted his whole soul to striving for peace in the world, and what characterised him most was his relationship with ordinary people, former Slovak president Ivan Gasparovic (2004-14) stated in response to the death of the Holy Father on Monday. Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - Pope Francis was a man of extraordinary depth, humility and wisdom, who disliked intolerance, harshness, and violence, former Slovak president Zuzana Caputova (2019-2024) has stated on social media in response to the Pope's passing on Monday. https://etasr.sk/article/21971397 Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - The late Pope Francis brought peace and love not only to Christians but to all people, and his (April 20) greetings on St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday turned out to be a symbolic farewell, the Government Office posted on social media in response to the death of Pope Francis on Monday. https://etasr.sk/article/21971166 Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - The legacy of the late Pope Francis will remain in people's hearts forever, as Francis always stood on the side of good and set an example for everyone through his life; and with his death, the world has lost a significant figure, House Chair Richard Rasi (Voice-SD) posted on social media in response to the death of the Pope on Monday. https://etasr.sk/article/21971132 Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - Pope Francis was the embodiment of humility and humaneness, a convinced advocate of peace and an opponent of evil, who charmed everyone with his humanity, modesty and wisdom, stated President Peter Pellegrini in response to the death of the head of the Roman Catholic Church on social media on Monday. https://etasr.sk/article/21971131 Bratislava, April 21 (TASR) - Easter Monday is the last day of Easter, and in Slovakia, this day is traditionally connected with the custom of bathing or soaking and 'whipping' girls and women with a sallow whip. https://etasr.sk/article/21971075 Notice: If you click on the link or copy it into the search window, the browser will display the full text of the message in the new e-TASR client zone. If you have any questions, please contact obchod@tasr.sk. mf