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He’s the only pope we’ve had who came from South America, a pope who had many good intentions for the Catholic Church,
said Castriota
He humanised the church, without desacralising it,
said Cardinal Francois-Xavier Bustillo, who leads the Church on the French island of CorsicaIt’s a very strong feeling (to be here),
Patricio Castriota, ... a visitor who, like the pope, is from Argentina, told the Reuters news agencyInside the coffin they will put twelve coins, each representing a year of Pope Francis’s papacy. There will also be a kind of metal tube with a paper inside, describing his papacy and legacy,
she said
At the end of the Eucharistic Celebration, the Ultimo commendatio and Valedictio will take place,
the Vatican says, referring to the concluding prayer and farewell remarks where Francis will be formally entrusted to God
As I’ve always promised the Virgin, the place is already prepared. I want to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore because it’s my great devotion,
Francis had told Mexican television in 2022
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We were able to share our ideals of peace, equality, and justice – ideals that the world has always needed, and will always need.”
In a statement, Lula saidThrough his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many,
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A second edition [of the official funeral rites for pontiffs] became necessary, first of all because Pope Francis has requested it, as he himself has stated on several occasions of the need to simplify and adapt certain rites so that the celebration of the funeral of the Bishop of Rome may better expresses [sic] the faith of the Church in the Risen Christ,
Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Master of Apostolic Ceremonies, said in a statement released by the Vatican at the time of the updateI wish that my last earthly journey conclude precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary where I went for prayer at the beginning and end of each Apostolic journey to confidently entrust my intentions to the Immaculate Mother and thank Her for her docile and maternal care,
Francis said in his willI hope that his successor follows the footsteps of Francis,
Guarino said
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It won't be a long, elaborate procession … Francis will have none of that, it will be a very simple ceremony."
Reflecting on the transformation of the papal funeral, Vatican journalist Chris White told The GuardianFrancis made it very clear that he didn't want his body put on display, he didn't want to be idolized,
Chris White, Vatican correspondent for National Catholic Reporter, said in an interview with The GuardianThroughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the Mother of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Pope Francis said, according to Vatican News[Pope Francis'] openness to everyday realities and doctrinal change while also reinforcing the church's core mission of spiritual nourishment and service to the common good. His active commitment to meet people where they are and to create a more pastorally attentive church, one that seeks to understand the aspirations, joys and sorrows of all kinds of Catholics and, beyond the church, the experiences of a broad swath of geographically and socioeconomically diverse communities."
University of New Hampshire sociology professor Michele Dillon previously told NewsweekI have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children. Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!"
Pope Francis said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on February 23
Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!"
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We send our most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Church he served with such resolve and to the countless people around the world who, inspired by his life, will be mourning the devastating loss of this faithful follower of Jesus Christ."
King Charles III, in a statementWhat a great man! He loved everyone, every religion, ... I had to be here."
said 53-year-old Italian Igho Felici, adding
Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him
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