John Swinney at ‘very moving’ funeral as Scots mark death of Pope Francis

John Swinney speaks of "very moving" and "uplifting" Pope Francis funeral

The First Minister was at the service in Rome earlier today.

Funeral of Pope Francis: John Swinney at 'very moving' funeral as Scots mark death of Pope

"Although it's a sad day for the Catholic Church , it's a day where we can celebrate a great leader, so we want to be part of it."

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Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Rome to see the pontiff's final journey, including many from Scotland

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The First Minister was at St Peter’s Square for the funeral mass of the late Pontiff

John Swinney at ‘very moving’ funeral as Scots mark death of Pope Francis

The First Minister also spoke of his own experience of Christianity, saying it ‘makes me who I am’.

John Swinney speaks of ‘very moving’ funeral as Scots mark death of Pope Francis

John Swinney has said the funeral of Pope Francis was “very moving” and “uplifting” after attending the ceremony in the Vatican.