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As you’ve little doubt heard by now, Pope Francis handed away this morning on the age of 88.
The Pope had been battling quite a few well being points, and his dying didn’t come as a shock to those that had been observing his scenario intently.
Pope Francis upon arrival for a gathering with younger individuals of Scholas Occurrentes on 3 August, 2023 in Cascais, Portugal. (Photograph by Antonio Cotrim – Pool/Getty Photos)
Public figures pay tribute to Pope Francis
Numerous public figures from all walks of life have taken to social media to pay tribute following Francis’ passing.
Some met and spoke with the person, whereas others merely admired his work from afar.
However one factor all of them shared in frequent was profound esteem for the person who rose from humble beginnings in Buenos Aires to guide the world’s largest denomination of Christians.
“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 are all bound by moral obligations to God and one another,” Barack Obama tweeted, including:
Pope Francis is escorted by U.S. President Barack Obama as he greets and different political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Photograph by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photos)
“Right now, Michelle and I mourn with everybody all over the world – Catholic and non-Catholic alike – who drew power and inspiration from the Pope’s instance.
“May we continue to heed his call to ‘never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope.’”
“My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis,” King Charles wrote in an official assertion.
“Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry,” the British monarch mentioned in a press release.
On this handout picture provided by the Vatican on April 10, King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis throughout day three of their State go to to The Republic of Italy on April 09, 2025 in Vatican Metropolis. (Photograph by Vatican through Getty Photos)
“He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ’s love enveloped believer and none [sic] believer,” Whoopi Goldberg wrote alongside a photograph of her assembly with Francis.
“He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. Sail on Pope [Francis] with your love of humanity & Laughter.”
“Pope Francisco has died — a man who, at the head of the Catholic Church, showed kindness, love, and mercy to the neediest people,” Banderas shared on Instagram, alongside his personal assembly with the Pope.
“A beautiful day in Rome, but, a sad day for the faithful. RIP Francis,” Russell Crowe posted, alongside a photograph of a Roman skyline.
“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,” Joe Biden wrote.
“Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time and I am better for having known him.”
Throughout the globe at the moment, hundreds of thousands of others are paying tribute to a person who was a hero to individuals of all faiths.
Pope Francis could also be gone, however his legacy is definite to stay by the ages.
