Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners attending Pope Francis’s funeral

Canadian Delegation Among Thousands of Mourners at Pope Francis’s Funeral

Canadians dotted throughout the crowds at St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’s funeral said the somewhat simple ceremony seemed a fitting farewell for the pontiff who saw himself as a pastor, not a monarch. While those who made it into the plaza in front of the famous basilica described a solemn and reverent audience, complete with dignitaries such as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon, the masses outside Vatican City’s walls were abuzz. But in both spaces, …

‘A beautiful experience’: Canadians share moments from funeral of Pope Francis as hundreds of thousands gather at Vatican

Several Canadians described a respectful and peaceful ceremony as Francis was laid to rest at the Vatican on Saturday.

Who attended the Pope’s funeral from Canada?

Canadians scattered among the tens of thousands in and around St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis described the ceremony as profoundly beautiful.

Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners at Pope Francis’s funeral

Canadians are among the tens of thousands who flocked to St. Peter's Square this morning to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners at Pope Francis's funeral

Canadians in the crowds that descended on St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis's funeral said the relatively simple ceremony seemed a fitting farewell for the famously humble pontiff. While those who made it into St.

Canadians visiting Vatican adjusted plans

Brennon Doman, from Peterborough, Ont., and his fiancée learned about Pope Francis' death as they landed in Rome on April 21 and their plans immediately shifted to attend the service.