On the morning of April 26, 2025, the Church gathered in St. Peter’s Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis, a humble and courageous leader who left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, led the funeral Mass, reflecting on Francis’s legacy of faith, hope, and love.
The funeral honored Francis’s wish for simplicity and spirituality, with prayers in various languages symbolizing the Church’s universal reach. Leaders from different faiths and countries paid their respects, recognizing Francis as a champion of dialogue and peace.
Emotions ran high as attendees remembered Francis’s dedication to the marginalized and his call for unity in times of crisis. The Mass ended in a moment of silence, honoring the Pope’s message of fearlessness and openness to Christ.
As Francis was laid to rest in the Vatican Grottoes, his legacy of service and joy in the Gospel lived on. His life was a testament to trust in God’s mercy and unwavering hope for a better world.
