Whoopi Goldberg, JD Vance and more have paid tribute to Pope Francis after the Catholic Church leader died on Monday at the age of 88. Vatican officials confirmed the Pope’s death, with Cardinal Kevin Farrell saying in a statement: “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.

Numerous celebrities -- including Russell Crowe, Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Banderas and Robin Roberts -- took to social media Monday to mourn the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.

Whoopi Goldberg shared an emotional tribute to her friend, Pope Francis, after the religious leader died Monday at age 88. Goldberg previously gifted him with 'Sister Act' merch at the Vatican.