Faithful from all over the world and global leaders gather in Rome to provide the last goodbye to the Pontiff
About 200,000 people participate in the funeral in São Pedro Square and surroundings, announced the This Saturday (26), raising the number reported by the Italian authorities. “At this time, the competent authorities inform us that about 200,000 people are present in the funeral” of the first Latin American pontiff, he said in a brief message.
Pope Francis’ funeral, held at the Vatican, is an event of enormous importance not only for the Catholic Church, but for the whole world. As a spiritual leader of billions of faithful, his death marks the end of an era of transformation and proximity to social and global issues. The ceremony, which brings together religious authorities, heads of state and thousands of devotees, is a moment of reflection and tribute to a pontiff who dedicated his life to promoting peace, justice and dialogue between different cultures and religions.
*With information from AFP
