US Catholics join in Pope Francis’ funeral from Rome to the Rio Grande

US Catholics join in Pope Francis’ funeral from Rome to the Rio Grande

Americans, who witnessed Pope Francis' funeral liturgy in person or broadcast live, united their prayers with the universal church in a Mass of simple splendor.

From Rome to the Rio Grande, US Catholics join in Pope Francis' funeral

Members of the clergy are seen as thousands gather during the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 26, 2025. OSV News photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters From Rome to the Rio Grande, Americans witnessed Pope Francis’ funeral liturgy in person or broadcast live over the television and internet, joining their prayers with those of the universal church in a Mass of simple splendor — one that drew an estimated quarter of a…