The Final Farewell: Pope Francis Laid to Rest
The Final Farewell: Pope Francis Laid to Rest In a stunning and poignant display of faith and devotion, thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica on a solemn Wednesday, ready to pay their final respects to Pope Francis. This marked the beginning of three days of public viewing, with the pontiff’s simple, open wooden casket prominently placed before the main altar. As ordinary faithful approached, a profound sense of reverence and sorrow filled the historic basilica....