The world did not know, nor Francis, that would be of the last words in public. Even panting, weakened and in clear difficulties, the Vatican overflows with love. The worst came hours later. The Pope who had asked the world not to be afraid to say goodbye. At 88, the world lost the main voice of the poor and marginalized and the church had a kind of temporary government.
This Monday a week ago that the world woke up with the news of the death of the a few hours after appearing in public on Easter Sunday. A week when Catholics said goodbye to one of its most charismatic leaders and began to prepare for a possible change.
The world did not know, nor Francis, that would be of the last words in public. Even panting, weakened and in clear difficulties, the Vatican overflows with love.
The worst came hours later. The Pope who had asked the world not to be afraid to say goodbye.
The commotion traveled all continents. He is faithful and not remembered the man who wanted to open the Catholic Church to “all, all, all,” and who always defended that all religions are a way to God.
At 88, the world lost the main voice of the poor and marginalized and the church had a kind of temporary government.
The cardinals arrived in Rome to plan the funeral and make decisions. It is necessary to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
From the Santa Marta Chapel, the Pope’s body was taken to St. Peter’s Basilica, a three -day ceremony with open doors and over 250,000 visitors.
After being blessed with holy water, the coffin was closed, as the tradition dictates, along with coins, medals coiled during the pontificate.
The time and a half ceremony was attended by 750 bishops and priests and more than 200 cardinals.
The followed the procession, the ballot box was carried slowly to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maior, where the Pope was buried. A six -kilometer human cord in goodbye emotional to Francis.
Sitting in the front row in the world, several world leaders.
Francis was buried as it was, a humble man. He carried the same simple black shoes that he wore in life.
