Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners attending Pope Francis’s funeral
- Canadians attended Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square, with some calling it a fitting farewell for a pontiff who saw himself as a pastor, not a monarch.
- Approximately 250,000 people gathered for the funeral, making it a historic event as the first papal funeral procession in a century.
- Many mourners reflected on Francis's dedication to compassion for marginalized groups throughout his 12-year papacy.
- Francis died at age 88, as stated by the Vatican, due to a stroke and heart failure, and he is remembered for his humility and simplicity.
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Arkansas’ Hill joins U.S. House delegation at funeral of Pope Francis | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
A decade after witnessing Pope Francis's historic address before a joint session of Congress, U.S. Rep. French Hill was on hand Saturday for the pontiff's funeral rites at St. Peter's Basilica.
·Arkansas, United States
Read Full ArticleCanadian Delegation Among Thousands of Mourners at Pope Francis’s Funeral
Canadians dotted throughout the crowds at St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’s funeral said the somewhat simple ceremony seemed a fitting farewell for the pontiff who saw himself as a pastor, not a monarch. While those who made it into the plaza in front of the famous basilica described a solemn and reverent audience, complete with dignitaries such as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon, the masses outside Vatican City’s walls were abuzz. But in both spaces, …
·New York, United States
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