US EditionYoung people add energy to pope's funeral
- Faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
- His death on Monday suspended the planned canonization of Carlo Acutis expected Sunday during the Jubilee of Adolescents.
- Thousands of young people came expecting to celebrate a canonization but instead bid farewell, lending an uplifting tone to the somber event.
- "The plans have changed," said Kalen, reflecting the shift from anticipated celebration to final farewell.
- Despite disappointment over the suspended event, attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate Pope Francis' life and legacy.
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Montana Standard
Young people add energy to pope's funeral
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of young people from around the world had come to Rome expecting to rejoice this weekend in the canonization of the first millennial saint during the Vatican's Holy Year. They ended up bidding farewell to Pope…
Young people introduce energy to pope's funeral
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of young people from around the world had come to Rome expecting to rejoice this weekend in the canonization of the first millennial saint during the Vatican's Holy Year. They ended up bidding farewell to Pope…
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolThey came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for the funeral of Pope Francis
Thousands of young people from all over the world came to Rome hoping to rejoice this weekend with the canonization of the first millennial saint during the Holy Year of the Vatican.
2 South Florida families attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome
As Catholics around the world said goodbye to Pope Francis, the South Florida community is remembering his impact and two families who were in Rome were able to see the pope one last time. It was a trip Jacyln Caceres and her family will never forget. “I can’t believe that we’re here, and I can’t believe that we are seeing the vigor of Christ go in front of us so close, just very awe-inspiring, ” she said. Caceres and her family were visiting Ro…
The Virginian Pilot
They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis’ funeral
By VANESSA GERA, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of young people from around the world had come to Rome expecting to rejoice this weekend in the canonization of the first millennial saint during the Vatican’s Holy Year. They ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead, with their exuberance giving an uplifting tone to Saturday’s otherwise somber funeral. “He always said you have to be joyful about life, you have to live life…
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