The actor Jonathan Pryce 77, who interpreted Pope Francis In the movie “Two Popes ”(2019), said it was“ an absolute privilege ”to represent him in the feature film. The artist received an Oscar nomination for his interpretation.
In a statement sent to CNN Pryce reported being “sad to know” the Pope’s death. In addition, the actor added that the pontiff “was a righteous man who embraced diversity and equality, spoke for the poor, marginalized, refugees and immigrants” and asked the “world leaders” to hear his teachings.
The actor was not the only artist to comment on the death of Pope Francis. Antonio Banderas 64, used your Instagram profile to pay tribute to the pontiff. In the statement, the actor portrayed Francis as “a man who, ahead of the Catholic Church, demonstrated goodness, love and mercy towards the needy people.”
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The actor Russell Crowe He also used social networks to pay tribute to the Pope. In his X (former Twitter) profile, he wrote that he is “a beautiful day” in Rome, but he is “a sad day for the faithful.”
Beautiful Day In Rome, But, Sad Day for the Faithful.
Rip Francis. pic.twitter.com/ckewtryyfw– Russell Crowe (@russellcrwe) April 21, 2025
Pope Francis died on Monday (21) as a result of an irreversible stroke and heart failure, according to Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli.
The certificate, published by the Vatican, states that Francis went in a coma before his death on the morning of Monday. The Pope’s death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican’s Camerlengo.
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This content was originally published in an actor who played Papa Francisco says role was “a privilege” on CNN Brazil.
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