Voices are pouring in to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on the 21st.

The broadcasting industry delivered the news through breaking news and special reports after Pope Francis passed away.KBS urgently scheduled a memorial service for Pope Francis on “Documentary Insight” at 10 a.m.on the 22nd.EBS, which produced and aired special documentaries since the Pope’s visit to Korea in 2014, is currently discussing scheduling related programs that look back on Francis ‘life.

Pope Francis has been loved by people all over the world for his down-to-earth and friendly image.In line with this, condolences are continuing from Hollywood stars who had a special relationship with the Pope during his lifetime, as well as domestic stars.

Singer Bada posted on her SNS, “I offer a small prayer of blessing on the path of our beautiful Pope, who personally showed us the power of prayer and the innocence of children,” and mourned the Pope.Bada is a devout Catholic and has actively participated in Catholic events, such as holding a’ Concert to Raise Funds for Building a Temple for the Hearing Impaired ‘in 2017.

Actor Nam Myung-ryeol, who played Pope Francis during the time of Cardinal Bergoglio in the 2022 play “The Two Popes,” wrote a memorial saying, “I am not a Catholic, but I mourn the Pope’s passing.” Recalling the scene he played at the time, he said, “Just looking at the way he appeared in the script, Cardinal Bergoglio was someone worthy of respect.He was in a high position, but his gaze was always low.It was definitely an honor to play such a person.”

Ryu Soo-young also posted a photo taken at St.Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican last month and expressed his condolences, saying, “A great adult who spent his life talking about violence and inequality has passed away.It’s so heartbreaking.” Jung Il-woo also posted a photo of the Pope while he was still alive to express his condolences.
World-renowned soprano Jo Sumi posted a photo of herself meeting Pope Francis during his visit to Korea in 2014 to pay tribute to him.She wrote, “The Pope’s warm smile, the gentle voice when he told me he liked my Bach album, and even the rosary he gave me to give to my mother.Every moment remains in my heart and I will never forget it.Rest in peace.”

On August 15, 2014, Jo Soo-mi sang Bach and Gounod’s “Ave Maria” and Ennio Morricone’s “Nella Fantasia” at the “Mass for the Feast of the Assumption” celebrated by Pope Francis at Daejeon World Cup Stadium.

Hollywood stars also paid tribute.Sylvester Stallone, famous for his roles in “Rocky” and “Rambo,” wrote, “A wonderful, wonderful man ! Rest in peace,” and also released a photo taken when he met the Pope in the past.

Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Banderas, and Russell Crowe also posted photos of themselves meeting the Pope in the past, and wrote, “A beautiful day in Rome, but a sad day for the faithful,” and “May Pope Francis rest in peace.”


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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