Pope Francis: Leonardo DiCaprio among stars to pay tribute to ‘beacon of humility'
Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Yeoh are among the stars to have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday.
The 88-year-old pontiff's passing, attributed to a cerebral stroke leading to a coma and irreversible heart failure, has prompted widespread reflection on his legacy.
His funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
DiCaprio, renowned for his roles in films like The Wolf Of Wall Street and Titanic, took to Instagram to remember the Pope.
He lauded Francis as "a transformational leader – not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism".
The actor's words echo the sentiment of many who viewed the pontiff as an inspiration for environmentalists worldwide.
Francis's advocacy for environmental protection resonated with a global audience, earning him praise for his commitment to the planet. Beyond his environmental work, the Pope was also celebrated for his "humility, compassion, and courage," qualities that touched those who met him, including Yeoh.
He also recalled the spiritual leader appearing in his 2016 climate change documentary Before The Flood, which he called 'enlightening, deeply moving and thought provoking'.
DiCaprio added: '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.'
Everything Everywhere All At Once actress and United Nations Development Programme ambassador Yeoh wrote on Instagram: 'Pope Francis was a beacon of humility, compassion, and courage. Never afraid to speak up for the most vulnerable, and always reminding us to walk with grace and kindness.
'I will forever remember his warmth and his unwavering support for our UN road safety efforts.
'His compassion truly moved the world. May his spirit live on in every act of love we give to others. Rest in peace, Holy Father.'
Other celebrities including Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, Rocky actor Sylvester Stallone, and US singer and actress Gloria Estefan – who were all reportedly raised Catholic – also paid tribute.
Estefan wrote on Instagram that the pontiff 'opened hearts and minds and were fearless in your guidance'.
'Thank you for putting love first until your last moments on this earth,' she added.
Stallone, who met the Pope along with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese in September 2023 in an audience of public figures, wrote that he was a 'wonderful, wonderful man', while Longoria called him 'an ally to many of us and speaking up for the marginalised'.
'Your compassion, kindness and humility will always be remembered,' the actress, who shared images of her meeting the South American pope, added.
His papacy emphasised the defence of the environment and partial openness to LGBTQ+ rights, and he was praised globally for his strong advocacy for the poor and marginalised.
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