Thousands of catholic youth attend mass to mourn Pope Francis a day after funeral

Thousands of catholic youth attend mass to mourn Pope Francis a day after funeral

Hundreds of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on April 27, a day after Pope Francis' funeral, for another ceremony to honour him on the second of nine official days of mourning for the global Catholic Church. But instead of world leaders like U.S. President Donald Trump, who attended the funeral, the vast square and surrounding streets were filled with what Italian police estimated were 200,000 mainly young people, many wearing scouting u…

200,000 pack St. Peter's Square one day after funeral of Pope Francis

The Jubilee of Teenagers, scheduled for April 25-27, took place with some modifications despite the death of Francis.

Some 200,000 Catholic youth flock to St. Peter's to mourn Pope Francis

By Joshua McElwee

St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, where Pope Francis was led on his last journey less than a day ago, is full of people on Sunday. The faithful gathered in front of the Basilica, the first Sunday in which the Holy Father no longer appears at mass or blesses the crowd.

Young people participate in the Mass on the second day of the “novendiali” — nine days of mourning for Pope Francis marked by masses — in St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2025. The Mass coincided with the Jubilee of Adolescents at the Vatican. (Photo CNS/Pablo Esparza) By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mercy — the cornerstone of Pope Francis's teaching and ministry — must guide the Catholic Church through its period of mour…

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Vatican City, 26 April 2025 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone joined over 250,000 mourners in St. Peter’s Square today to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, the 266th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. The Requiem Mass, presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, drew dignitaries from …