Catholics worldwide say goodbye to Pope Francis after his Easter passing. He died right after speaking to people at St Peter's Square during Easter celebrations. Many believe God picked the perfect day for him to leave Earth. Father Sergio from Spain said Easter shows death never wins. The timing created extra meaning for believers around the globe.
People feel shocked because they just saw him perform his final duties. One visitor mentioned receiving his blessing just before he died. Another person noticed how Francis kept working despite being very sick. Church bells ring across Manila, where millions of Filipino Catholics pray together. Young altar server Jude called Francis a role model for youth everywhere.
Congolese Catholics remember when Francis visited their country last year. Sifa Albertina praised him for caring about their struggles despite his health problems. Brazil declared seven days of mourning for the leader of their massive Catholic population. Some survivors of church abuse found Francis truly listened to them. Juan Carlos said Francis became like a father figure who helped him heal.
Visitors at Boston Cathedral stopped to pray when they heard the news. Mary from Chicago felt Francis seemed approachable like a normal person. Spanish officials announced three days of national mourning. Madrid resident Nuria thought both Catholics and non-Catholics accepted him because he stayed open to talking with everyone.
People feel shocked because they just saw him perform his final duties. One visitor mentioned receiving his blessing just before he died. Another person noticed how Francis kept working despite being very sick. Church bells ring across Manila, where millions of Filipino Catholics pray together. Young altar server Jude called Francis a role model for youth everywhere.
Congolese Catholics remember when Francis visited their country last year. Sifa Albertina praised him for caring about their struggles despite his health problems. Brazil declared seven days of mourning for the leader of their massive Catholic population. Some survivors of church abuse found Francis truly listened to them. Juan Carlos said Francis became like a father figure who helped him heal.
Visitors at Boston Cathedral stopped to pray when they heard the news. Mary from Chicago felt Francis seemed approachable like a normal person. Spanish officials announced three days of national mourning. Madrid resident Nuria thought both Catholics and non-Catholics accepted him because he stayed open to talking with everyone.
