Pope Francis’ funeral: In the funeral program of Pope Francis, world leaders and Catholic followers gathered in large numbers and bid farewell to them on Saturday. Francis’ priorities as the Pope and his wishes as a pastor were reflected in the program. The President and Prince of many countries attended the Pope’s funeral program in St. Peters Square and will welcome him to the prisoner and migrant Basilica, where he will be buried.
More than 2 lakh people attended the funeral. The bells were played as an indication of the procession to bring the coffin of Francis from St. Peters Basilica to the altar in the square. The dignitaries, including US President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonski, were sitting on one side of the altar and cardinals wearing red clothes were sitting on the other side. The funeral symbolizes the beginning of the 9 -day official mourning period in the Vatican.Also Read: Pope Francis’s funeral will be held at 10 am on Saturday, last darshan begins from Wednesday
Francis had last year in the Vatican traditions and customs and stated his wish for his funeral ceremony while simplifying them. Vatican said that his purpose was to show the Pope’s role as only a pastor, not as a powerful person in this world.
According to the official order of his life placed in the Pope’s coffin on Friday night, Francis made a radical improvements in relation to his post in 12 years as the Pope and insisted on being a servant of the priests. He started working in this direction a few days after his selection in 2013.Also Read: Know, 7 big things related to Pope Francis …
Cardinal Geoani Batista Ray praised Pope Francis and described him as the Pope of the people, saying that he was a pastor who knew to communicate with the weakest people among us in informal and spontaneous style. Ray described Francis as an open hearted pope and an open heart for all. He said that the last image of Francis which is in the mind of many people is to give the final blessings on Easter Sunday and to salute Popmobile (Pope’s vehicle) in the same ‘square’ where he was cremated.
Prince William and European royal houses along with President Draupadi Murmu, Trump, former US President Joe Bidon, Volodimir Jailonski, United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Gutaras and European Union leaders led more than 160 official delegations. Argentine’s President Xavier Miley and Francis may not have a special attitude, but Miley was given a glorious place due to the Pope’s nationality.Also Read: Who am I to decide, why did Pope Francis say that
A huge television screens were installed on the streets around St. Peters Square so that people could watch the funeral program of the Pope. Francis’s coffin was placed in the popmobile that he used during his visit to Philippine in 2015. During this time strict security arrangements were made.
PM Modi said that the world will always remember the social service of Pope Francis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) said in New Delhi on Saturday that the world will always remember Pope Francis’ service towards society. President Draupadi Murmu also attended the Vatican City along with world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis.Also Read: Who will be the next Pope of Vatican? These 7 names are at the forefront
While sharing pictures of Murmu ((President Draupadi Murmu)) paying homage to Pope Francis, Modi said that the President paid tribute to Pope Francis on behalf of the people of India. The world would always remember his service for the society. Pope Francis died on Monday. (Language) He was 88 years old. (Language)
Edited by: Ravindra Gupta