Pope Francis Dead: Celebrities share emotional messages of condolence

Pope Francis, the first Latin-American leader of the roman Catholic Church was announced dead on Easter Monday by the Vatican’s Cardinal, ending a reign of 12 years.

The Catholic leader was battling with pneumonia for a long time and succumbed to death after facing complications in the recent weeks.

Celebrities from across the world, regardless of their faith have come forward with messages of condolences honouring the 88-year-old leader.

The British monarch King Charles III, who met the Pope recently, shared his tribute stating him and the Queen Consort Camilla have “heavy hearts” and remembered his “compassion” and “tireless commitment” to the people.

Antonio Banderas, who has identified himself as agnostic in the past, shared a throwback picture with the Pope when he met him as despite his faith he is said to have close connection with Catholic spirituality.

American actress Whoopi Goldberg remembered the late Pope saying “He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ’s love enveloped believer and non-believer”.

Eva Longoria also shared her tribute to the Pope on her Instagram story as she shared a picture with praying hand emojis.

English Boxer Frank Bruno also shared his reaction saying he is “deeply saddened” by this news.

What is Pope's real name?

Pope Francis was the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican city state. He was born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Flores, Argentina on December 17, 1936.

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