Workers carried Pope Francis from the basilica into St Peter's Square today. The funeral looks different from past papal ceremonies. Francis chose a simple wooden casket instead of the traditional three-nested coffins for his burial, which matches how he led the Catholic Church during his life.
The Pope often supported refugees throughout his leadership. He showed care for people who left their homes behind. Cedric Musau Kasongo met Francis in 2023 after fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kasongo felt truly noticed when he greeted the Pope personally. The refugee said meeting Francis made him feel welcomed, seen, and heard when many foreign people remain invisible to others.
The Pope often supported refugees throughout his leadership. He showed care for people who left their homes behind. Cedric Musau Kasongo met Francis in 2023 after fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kasongo felt truly noticed when he greeted the Pope personally. The refugee said meeting Francis made him feel welcomed, seen, and heard when many foreign people remain invisible to others.
