Event was conducted by Dom Cícero, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, who replaced Cardinal Dom Odilo Scherer, present at the Vatican to the Conclave
In the city of São Paulo, the scene of an exciting ceremony in honor of the funeral occurred in Rome. Faithful from the whole region gathered to pay their last honors to the Pontiff. The Mass in suffrage was led by Don Cicero, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, who replaced Cardinal Dom Odilo Scherer, present in the conclave that will elect the new Pope. The event, which began at noon and extended for about an hour, attracted hundreds of faithful, all visibly thrilled.
The Cathedral of the See, the city’s main Catholic temple, had already held a mass in honor of the Pope on the day of his death on April 21. Pope Francis, widely recognized for his proximity to people, has left a legacy of taxes and honors that should continue to speak in the coming days.
*With information from Teresa Morrone
*Report produced with the aid of AI
