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12 Beautiful images from Pope Francis’ funeral

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 04/26/25
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The Holy Father's casket was taken back inside St. Peter's at 12:12 pm, local time, just at 2 hours after the funeral procession began.

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From Cardinal Re's homily:

With our prayers, we now entrust the soul of our beloved Pontiff to God, that he may grant  him eternal happiness in the bright and glorious gaze of his immense love. ...

Pope Francis always placed the Gospel of mercy at the centre, repeatedly emphasising that  God never tires of forgiving us. He always forgives, whatever the situation might be of the person  who asks for forgiveness and returns to the right path. 

He called for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in order to highlight that mercy is “the heart  of the Gospel.”

Mercy and the joy of the Gospel are two key words for Pope Francis. ...

Pope Francis used to conclude his speeches and meetings by saying, “Do not forget to pray  for me.” 

Dear Pope Francis, we now ask you to pray for us. May you bless the Church, bless Rome, and bless the whole world from heaven as you did last Sunday from the balcony of this Basilica in a final embrace with all the people of God, but also embrace humanity that seeks the truth with a sincere heart and holds high the torch of hope.

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