On April 21, 2025, the world bid farewell to Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta residence after a prolonged battle with bilateral pneumonia that kept him hospitalized for 37 days in Rome.
Several celebrities reacted to the death of the Supreme Pontiff and one of them was music producer Emilio Estefan, who a few years ago shared an emotional meeting with Pope Francis and now says goodbye.
Emilio Estefan pays tribute to Pope Francis
Cuban-American producer and businessman Emilio Estefan expressed his sorrow for the loss of the pontiff, whom he met personally in a private audience at the Vatican in August 2023.
On that occasion, Estefan described the meeting as “incredible”, highlighting the conversation on how to be positive examples in society.
Through his Instagram account, Emilio Estefan wrote a message with some pictures where you can see the visit he made to the Vatican a few years ago.
“Rest in peace Pope Francis. As he always said, pray for me,” were the words the music producer wrote.
A legacy of humility and social commitment
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff.
His papacy, begun in 2013, was characterized by a pastoral focus on the poor and marginalized, as well as significant reforms within the Catholic Church.
A few weeks ago he was in very delicate health, hospitalized almost all of February and part of March, but miraculously he managed to get out and spend Easter week, until his body could not take it anymore.
Global reactions to his death
World leaders, including Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed their sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, highlighting his legacy of love for others and his commitment to social justice.
Other presidents such as Donald Trump expressed their sorrow at the passing of the Supreme Pontiff who sent condolences saying ‘God bless him.’
Pope Francis' faith in his mandate was one of the most outstanding and strongest points that gave hope to the entire world
Funeral and succession ceremonies
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The body of Pope Francis will be exposed in St. Peter’s Square starting Wednesday, allowing the faithful to pay homage.
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell will temporarily assume the administration of the Vatican until the conclave to elect the new pontiff.
Pope Francis’ departure leaves a significant void in the Catholic Church, but his legacy of humility, compassion and commitment to those most in need will live on in the collective memory.
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