Eiffel Tower to go dark in honor of Pope Francis | Orthodox Times (en)

The Eiffel Tower's lighting went out tonight at 23:30 local time (21:30 GMT), a little before normal hours, as a sign of mourning for Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years of age in the Vatican.

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Catholics worldwide grieve the loss of Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at 88 from a stroke. The pontiff served as the head of the Catholic Church for 12 years. Until his funeral on April 26, Catholics will pray and pay tribute to a man known for his dedication to peace and justice. Among the grandest tributes to St. Francis occurred in Paris, France. Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, shared condolences on Instagram, translated into English by Tow…

An entire planet mourns Pope Francis. From Italy to the farthest corners of the world, millions of people are saying goodbye to the sovereign pontiff. Last night, at the Vatican, in Saint Peter's Square, a first public prayer was organized. The Observator team was also there. In Paris, the lights of the Eiffel Tower were turned off, as a sign of homage.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris turned off its bright lights on the night of Monday, April 21, in homage to Pope Francis, whose death, although expected, did not cease to amaze the Catholic world, the day after Holy Week. “In these hours of mourning, I offer my deepest condolences to the Catholics of Paris, of France and of the whole world who weep for him today. May his universal message continue to inspire the generations to come. To honor his memor…

BREAKING: The Eiffel Tower's lights went out tonight to honor Pope Francis.

The lights of the Eiffel Tower were turned off this Monday (21) in honor of Pope Francis, who died earlier in the day at the age of 88. At 23:30 local time, the lights on the 324-meter landmark were turned off for several minutes. Read More What is known about the death of Pope Francis and the next steps Analysis: Pope Francis symbolizes change in the Church in Latin America Call for conclave: See how cardinals are scattered around the world…