Hundreds of firefighters battle a deadly forest fire raging in southern Greece for the third day

"Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities."— Governor Josh Shapiro expressed gratitude towards the law enforcement and first responders who protected his family during the fire at their residence.

"It is with profound sorrow that I learned this sad morning that Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, passed away today and is now resting in peace."— The President of Argentina shares his tribute to Pope Francis, reflecting on the honor of knowing him.

It is of great importance for every Greek government to have this unique and honorable privilege — to stand here, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, at the Holy Tomb, and to receive from your hands, as guardian of the Holy Sepulchre, this Holy Light — a symbol of hope and optimism for all of humanity.— Giannis Loverdos, Deputy Foreign Minister, during the handover of the Holy Light by the Patriarch of Jerusalem.

"It is about whether proportionality was maintained."— A police spokesperson commented on the investigations against the officer.

"I dream of a Europe where being a migrant is not a crime. ... I dream of a Europe that promotes and protects the rights of everyone."— Pope Francis, while accepting a prestigious European prize in 2016.

"If we capitulate to the dictates of Hamas now, all the great achievements of the war, which we achieved with the merit of our soldiers and our fallen and our heroic injured, all these achievements will disappear."— Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, in a recorded message to the citizens of Israel.

I still remember as if it were 30 minutes ago, coming here with Hillary to that memorial service and saying: ‘You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything. You have certainly not lost America, and we will be with you for as many tomorrows as it takes.’— Bill Clinton, during his keynote address at the remembrance ceremony in Oklahoma City.

"This is very sad news. I was at his birthday last year. He was on the road to recovery. It is surprising to me that it has gone so quickly. I had hoped that he would get back on his feet. Lorant was the most successful coach of the Löwen - and that will remain so for a long time. He turned a run-down brand into a club that was accepted throughout football Germany."— Bernd Winkler, former captain of 1860 Munich, about the deceased coach Werner Lorant.

The men were 'targeted at close range.'— The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society on the circumstances of the killing of medics.

"We are witnessing in real time the destruction and forced displacement of the entire population of Gaza."— Amande Bazerolle, emergency co-ordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the enclave.

"The death toll has jumped to 56 from the attacks as at the last count."— Solomon Iorpev, the governor's media advisor, told AFP following Alia's visit to the scene.

"It is impossible to find words of comfort in such a shocking and unimaginably sad moment when we have lost a young life."— HNS in a statement regarding the death of Nikola Pokrivac.

"We believe the sentence handed down fails to reflect the severity of the crime and the suffering Eddie endured."— Maui Humane Society, in a statement regarding the sentencing of Jayden Jarnesky-Magana.

"With deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis."— Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announcing the death of Pope Francis.