Easter Monday, exactly one day after Christ was resurrected Pope Francis He passed away at the age of 88 in Vatican City. His death follows a recent battle with health issues earlier this year. Kevin Farrell CardinalCamerlengo of the Apostles’ House shared the news.My beloved brothers and sisters, with deep sadness, I must announce the death of our holy father, Francis. This morning at 7:35am, the Bishop of Rome of Francis returned to his father’s house. His whole life dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church. ”
With Pope Francis now resting peacefully, people all over the world lament his loss, reflecting his legacy, especially his celebrity, former president, influential leadership, and others who respect him online with sincere tributes.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
Former President Barack Obama And the first lady Michelle Obama I shared a tribute on Instagram.Pope Francis was an unusual leader who wanted us to be better people. In his humility and his gestures, embracing illness, serving the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us from our complacency, reminding us that we are bound by moral duties to God and each other. ”
They said, “Today, Michelle and I are grieving with everyone in the world, both Catholic and non-Catholic, who have drawn power and inspiration from the example of the Pope.
Joe Biden
Former President Joe Biden Posted on social media,It is a great sadness that Jill and I learned of the death of his sacred Pope Francis. He was different from the one who came before him. Pope Francis is remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time, and I would rather know him. For decades, he has served as the most vulnerable people in all of Argentina and his mission to serve the poor has never stopped. ”
Ananavaro Cardenas
View Co-host Ananavaro Cardenas I wrote it in an Instagram post.I liked this Pope a lot – for being humble, for having a sense of humor, for carrying about the need and marginalized, for making room in the Church and having compassion for those who’d previously been shunned, for carrying about the planet and it’s limited resources and climate, for being accessible, for being the first from Latin America, for vocally condemning pedophelia and not covering it up.”
jd vance
I just learned of Pope Francis passing. My heart is directed at millions of Christians around the world who love him.
He was clearly very sick, but I was happy to see him yesterday. But I always remember him for the sacred people below whom he gave in the very early days…
– jd vance (@jdvance) April 21, 2025
Current Vice President jd vanceone of the last politicians to meet Pope Francis shared this in X.I just learned of Pope Francis passing. My heart is directed at millions of Christians around the world who love him. He was clearly very sick, but I was happy to see him yesterday. But I always remember him for the Virgin below, which he gave in the very early days of Covid. It was really very beautiful. May God rest his soul. ”
Gloria Estefan
singer Gloria Estefan He also paid attention to his Instagram and commented on his death. “Resting in peace and strength, Pope Francis, you have opened your heart. Your heart was fearless in your leadership.
Jimmy Fallon
April 21, 2025, Jimmy Fallon I shared a post dedicated to the late Pope who read it, “Last summer, Pope Francis’ Honorary Meeting. I’m happy that you made me laugh. Thank you for your encouragement. Please rest in peace.”
