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Stars are reacting to the loss of Pope Francis<\/strong><\/a> on Easter Monday (April 21).<\/p>\n The Vatican confirmed the news in a statement.<\/a> There\u2019s been an outpouring of condolences ever since, as the world mourns the loss of the religious leader following Easter weekend. <\/p>\n Whoopi Goldberg<\/strong><\/a> wrote on her Instagram<\/a>, along with a photo of the two together: \u201cHe was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Adjoa Andoh<\/strong><\/a> wrote on Instagram<\/a>: \u201cRIP Pope Francis \u2665\ufe0f Within the constraints of his tradition, manifestly compassionate and standing with the marginalised. What a loss.\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\u201d<\/p>\n Antonio Banderas<\/strong><\/a> also shared a photo with him<\/a>, writing: \u201cMuere el papa Francisco, muere un hombre que al frente de la iglesia cat\u00f3lica mostr\u00f3 bondad, amor y misericordia con los m\u00e1s necesitados. Pope Francisco has died \u2014 a man who, at the head of the Catholic Church, showed kindness, love, and mercy to the neediest people.\u201d<\/p>\n Sarah Ferguson<\/strong><\/a> wrote on her Instagram Story: \u201cNo 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Eva Longoria<\/strong><\/a> wrote along with a photo<\/a> with the Pope: \u201cRest 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 \ud83e\udd0d\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n Russell Crowe<\/strong><\/a> wrote: \u201cA beautiful day in Rome, but, a sad day for the faithful. RIP Francis.\u201d<\/p>\n Leonardo DiCaprio<\/strong><\/a> said<\/a>: \u201cPope Francis was a transformational leader \u2014 not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism.<\/p>\n He demonstrated a deep and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, most notably through his groundbreaking 2015 encyclical Laudato Si\u2019. This powerful document served as a clarion call for a fundamental shift in how we relate to the planet. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life, Pope Francis urged individuals, communities, institutions, and world leaders to unite in caring for our common home. His words helped catalyze momentum ahead of the global 2015 COP21 conference, ultimately contributing to the formation of the Paris Agreement.<\/p>\n During the filming of my documentary Before the Flood in 2016, I had the honor of sitting down with Pope Francis for a conversation on the urgent need to address climate change. That experience was enlightening, deeply moving and thought provoking.<\/p>\n In 2023, Pope Francis expanded upon Laudato Si\u2019 with the publication of Laudate Deum: Apostolic Exhortation on the Climate Crisis. In it, he renewed his call for immediate and decisive climate action, reminding us that \u201cwe are part of Nature, included in it and thus in constant interaction with it,\u201d and that we must not view the world from the outside, but from within.<\/p>\n Pope Francis was one of the most extraordinary spiritual leaders of our time. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of environmentalists around the world. May he rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n See more tributes from celebrities and world leaders below\u2026<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I\u2019ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n 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\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/GsE03QNoHj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \n\n
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