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Pope Francis’ death mourned by celebs Rita Avila, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Erik Santos
Filipino celebrities are mourning the passing of Pope Francis.
Many expressed their grief on social media, with Rita Avila recalling a personal thank-you letter received from the pontiff in 2014.
Ai-Ai delas Alas, a papal awardee, honored the Pope's legacy of love and service.
Erik Santos remembered performing a song during Pope Francis' concluding Eucharistic celebration when he visited the Philippines in 2015.
Manilyn Reynes also paid tribute to the pontiff.
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Philippine officials, bishops, and various groups are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.
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Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David has urged churches nationwide to hold masses and prayers for the eternal repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who died at age 88.
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Hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders packed St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis.
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Singer Darren Espanto reminisced about singing for Pope Francis during the latter's 2015 visit to the Philippines, following the Pope's passing at 88.
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Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at the Vatican following a stroke that caused a coma and irreversible heart failure.
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