Timothy Costelloe: Rome ‘feels different’ after Pope’s death

Timothy Costelloe: Rome ‘feels different’ after Pope’s death

WA’s most senior Catholic Church official has travelled from Perth to Rome ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, joining thousands of others who have flocked to the religious city.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Francis' funeral on Saturday. Believers and tourists must prepare for this weather.

During his pontificate, the Argentine Jesuit increased his progressive positions on subjects of cleavage society, attracting the lightnings of the Catholic conservatives. But some accusations are part of a long tradition of fascination of the conspirators for the Vatican.

Francis' funeral scheduled for Saturday is expected to attract the crowds. They will be added to the millions of pilgrims who had already booked their trip for the year of the Jubilee - a secular Catholic event celebrated every 25 years.

An online travel portal reports a sharp rise in travel requests towards Rome. Are believers also driving from Werne to the funeral of the Pope?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel and bring the information in the palm of your hand. Flights and hotels in Rome rise after the death of the Pope The death of Pope Francis has generated a massive increase in demand for flights and hotels in Rome. With thousands of faithful traveling to say goodbye to the pontiff and attend the funeral, accommodation prices have risen to 75%, while flights record increases of up to 60%. Platforms like Booking rep…