(UPI) – Many celebrities, including Russell Crowe, Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Banderas and Robin Roberts, went to social media on Monday, mourning the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
The 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Latin American Pope have passed away for several hours after greeting US Vice President J.D. Vance at the Vatican and cruising the Square of St. Peter in his Popemovie to bless thousands of people on Easter Sunday.
He was seriously ill and had been battling respiratory problems for weeks, but vowed not to retire.
“It’s a beautiful day in Rome, but a sad day for the faithful. Lip Francis,” Crow wrote in X along with a photo of the Italian city.
“For a long time, he seemed to remember that the love of Christ was enveloping his followers and that there were none of them.” Goldberg said On Instagram.
“He felt like Pope John on the 23rd, who made his beliefs real. I sail Pope Francis with love for your humanity and laughter.”
“Pope Francis has passed away. The head of the Catholic Church, man who showed kindness, love and mercy to the poorest people,” said Antonio Banderas. I wrote it on Instagram.
Eva Longoria I said: “Rest in peace, your sacred Pope Francis. Thank you for speaking to many of us and for speaking to us for those who are alienated. Your compassion, kindness and humility will always be remembered.”
Good Morning America host Robin Roberts said in X:
“It was an honor to be in his presence for the second time in 2016 when I visited the Vatican for a meeting to discuss healing options, including forms of stem cell therapy.
