Within the funeral of Pope Francis: of those who were already at that of John Paul II who were attended by chance

Changes of plans, last-minute flights from London or Chile and hours of planning to get the best place; so lived the burial of the Pope, marked by traditions and novelties

The Canadians who went to St. Peter's Square in the Vatican Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis described a relatively simple ceremony, well in the image of the late Pontiff. While many described the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square as being respectful and serious, a strong animation reigned outside the Vatican. But in each case, it was the vision of the Catholic Church of Francis that prevailed. "As a Catholic, I found that it wa…

The Canadians who went to St. Peter's Square in the Vatican Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis described a relatively simple ceremony, well in the image of the late Pontiff. While many described the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square as being respectful and serious, a strong animation reigned outside the Vatican. But in each case, it was the vision of the Catholic Church of Francis that prevailed. "As a Catholic, I found that it wa…