A Christian, a pastor, a theologian: a great man whom history will not forget." FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON "My thoughts go out to Catholics in France and around the world, bereaved by the departure of His Holiness Benedict XVI, who worked with all his soul and intelligence for a more fraternal world." RISHI SUNAK, UK PRIME MINISTER: "I am saddened to learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.