Lindsey Vonn and Ariarne Titmus mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 as leader of the Catholic Church.

Olympic legends Lindsey Vonn and Ariarne Titmus expressed their condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on April 21, 2025. Their tributes reflected the global impact of his leadership.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became the first non-European pontiff in over 1,200 years. Elected in 2013, he chose his papal name to honor Saint Francis of Assisi, symbolizing humility and compassion.

Vonn, a three-time Olympic medalist, and Titmus, an eight-time medalist, shared brief yet heartfelt messages on Instagram. Their posts, marked by prayer and heartbreak emojis, echoed the sentiments of millions mourning the Pope’s loss.