Among the meek and the mighty, Catholics bury their ‘people’s pope’

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

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More than 500,000 people are expected to attend the funeral for Pope Francis, who was loved by many around the world for railing against unbridled capitalism and climate change and for his work with the poor and dispossessed.
NBC News
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Over 250,000 people visited St Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects ahead of the ceremony, which was attended by delegations from more than 150 countries.
The News International
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Presidents, prime ministers and royalty were among those bidding a final farewell to Pope Francis at his funeral in St Peter’s Square on Saturday (26 April).
The Independent
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World leaders and Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes as pastor
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