Pope Francis’s passing on Easter Monday at the age of 88 has prompted an outpouring of tributes from celebrities around the world. Stars like Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Banderas, and Eva Longoria, who had encounters with the pontiff in the past, took to social media to express their condolences. Others like Reverend Richard Coles, Livia Firth, and King Charles also paid their respects to the first Latin American pope known for his kindness and compassion.
The pontiff, who had recently battled health issues like pneumonia, passed away after blessing thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Despite his illness, Francis continued to spread messages of peace and unity until the end. His death came just weeks after a visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were moved by meeting him in Rome.
The process to select a successor will begin after an official mourning period, with the Conclave gathering to elect the next pope. Pope Francis’s body will lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica before being buried in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome’s Esquilino neighborhood. His impactful work and dedication to caring for both people and the planet have left a lasting mark on the world, with many mourning the loss of this faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
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