Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, will lie in state for three days before his funeral on Saturday, with many global leaders, including President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine, expected to attend. The selection process for his successor will begin after the funeral, continuing the Pope's legacy of humility and outreach.
Pope Francis: A Legacy of Simplicity and Compassion
Pope Francis: A Legacy of Simplicity and Compassion
World leaders gather to remember Pope Francis as the Vatican announces details of his upcoming funeral.
In Vatican City, Pope Francis’s death led to an outpouring of grief from around the world, with memorial services taking place in various countries. His body was laid to rest at the Casa Santa Marta, a residence he favored, where he was seen in an open casket, dressed in the traditional red and white vestments and holding a rosary, as images reflected the simplicity he espoused during his papacy. On Tuesday, a procession took his body to St. Peter’s Basilica for public visitation, allowing mourners to pay their respects.
Francis’s funeral service will follow modified rituals that reflect the informal style he championed. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the mass. Tributes to the pope were paid globally, including lowered flags and public memorial services, as countries across the world entered mourning periods.
Alongside international leaders, many experts see the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope as crucial for the church's future direction. Cardinals under the age of 80 will gather to discuss potential successors after the funeral, voting in a process that has historically been cloaked in secrecy.
Pope Francis, who died from a cerebral stroke, is remembered for his advocacy on behalf of the displaced and marginalized. His humble beginnings stemming from immigrant parents resonated with many, and he used his position to address global issues such as migration and poverty. His choice of a simple, undecorated tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major reflects his lifelong dedication to a humble lifestyle, shunning the grandiosity typically associated with the papacy. The discussions surrounding his legacy and the forthcoming papal election will likely shape the future of millions who follow the Catholic faith.
Francis’s funeral service will follow modified rituals that reflect the informal style he championed. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the mass. Tributes to the pope were paid globally, including lowered flags and public memorial services, as countries across the world entered mourning periods.
Alongside international leaders, many experts see the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope as crucial for the church's future direction. Cardinals under the age of 80 will gather to discuss potential successors after the funeral, voting in a process that has historically been cloaked in secrecy.
Pope Francis, who died from a cerebral stroke, is remembered for his advocacy on behalf of the displaced and marginalized. His humble beginnings stemming from immigrant parents resonated with many, and he used his position to address global issues such as migration and poverty. His choice of a simple, undecorated tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major reflects his lifelong dedication to a humble lifestyle, shunning the grandiosity typically associated with the papacy. The discussions surrounding his legacy and the forthcoming papal election will likely shape the future of millions who follow the Catholic faith.
