Celebrities React to Pope Francis' Passing
Stars are reacting to the loss of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (April 21).
The Vatican confirmed the news in a statement. There’s been an outpouring of condolences ever since, as the world mourns the loss of the religious leader following Easter weekend.
Whoopi Goldberg wrote on her Instagram, along with a photo of the two together: “He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ’s love enveloped believer and none believer. He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. Sail on Pope Frances with your love of humanity & Laughter.”
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Adjoa Andoh wrote on Instagram: “RIP Pope Francis ♥️ Within the constraints of his tradition, manifestly compassionate and standing with the marginalised. What a loss.????????”
Antonio Banderas also shared a photo with him, writing: “Muere el papa Francisco, muere un hombre que al frente de la iglesia católica mostró bondad, amor y misericordia con los más necesitados. Pope Francisco has died — a man who, at the head of the Catholic Church, showed kindness, love, and mercy to the neediest people.”
Sarah Ferguson wrote on her Instagram Story: “No better example of total humility in kindness and compassion. Thank you for leading us with not just your words, but with your unwavering service to humanity.”
Eva Longoria wrote along with a photo with the Pope: “Rest in Peace, Your Holiness Pope Francis. Thank you for being an ally to many of us and speaking up for the marginalized. Your compassion, kindness and humility will always be remembered ????????️”
Russell Crowe wrote: “A beautiful day in Rome, but, a sad day for the faithful. RIP Francis.”
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I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.
I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days…
— JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He was unlike any who came before him. Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time and I am better for having known him. For decades, he served… pic.twitter.com/GsE03QNoHj
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 21, 2025
Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we… pic.twitter.com/AFI0BEotUO
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 21, 2025
A beautiful day in Rome, but, a sad day for the faithful.
RIP Francis. pic.twitter.com/ckewTrYyFW— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) April 21, 2025
See which public figure the Pope met with hours before his passing.