Armstrong statement on passing of Pope Francis

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BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today regarding the passing of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died Monday at age 88.

"Pope Francis led by example with humility, kindness and respect for the dignity of all God's children. We join members of the Catholic Church in North Dakota, and all who admired him around the world, in mourning his passing and honoring his legacy of servant leadership and caring for those in need," Armstrong said.