April 23, 2025, 12:21 pm
As thousands assemble in Rome to pay their final respects, heartfelt tributes underscore Pope Francis’s inclusive spirit. Local faith groups and prominent voices highlight his role as a bridge-builder, amplifying the sense of loss felt across the global religious community amid his lying in state.
Thousands gathered in Rome on Wednesday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral.
At Maskwacis, Littlechild also gifted the pope a headdress worn by his grandfather, a former Cree chief. It was a moment seen by people around the world.
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