On Thursday afternoon, more than 60,000 people had already passed through San Point Pedro Basilica To say goodbye to Pope FrancisWhen the public arrival entered its second day. Basilica opened uninterrupted Wednesday morning to 5.30 pm. Half an hour later, At 6 am, rows resumed At the new Roman dawn, the crowd started again and hopes to present his last respect for the late Pope.
Between The first person came to Maria Louisa and StephaniaSicily’s mother and daughter. Stephania is now living in Rome, and this Saturday his mother came to the capital for the baptism of her granddaughter.
But when they met News about the death of Pope FrancisHis plans changed immediately. “We didn’t even think about it twice,” they said. “We know that we are the last time we try to see him.” They were already already: When the second Pope John Paul diedThey joined the group of pilgrims from Sicily. It took 16 hours to see their body.
Near them, AntonyA honeymoon canadian, He quietly descended with his wife. Anthony, born in the Catholic family of Italian immigrants who went to Canada in the 50s, did not hesitate to learn about the news. “We are only in Rome from Wednesday to Friday, but we know that we cannot miss,” he told Eurnevs.
As far as Hong Kong’s mushroom Anastasio is now studying in Rome, this moment is deep spiritual. “First, I would like to thank all the pastoral services that you have provided to the church in the last 12 years. I hope you have done a wonderful work for the people of God. Hope the direction it gave to the church continues“Anastasio said.
At 8:15 am, an hour after the new tail started, 45 minutes, the expected people reached security restrictions under the logo Plaza de San Cotton Coronata.
Journalists are not allowed to enter with camerasBut with mobile phones. As the tail advanced, the workers already had the chair rows in the square, and the funeral was ready for the funeral at 10 am on Saturday.
Cross the holy door to see the body of Pope Francis
In this context, crossing the holy door seemed to be a sacred step for many. Most were silent. Those who spoke They whispered on the reflection on Pope FrancisOr is speculated in a low voice about who can walk. Inside, the crowd slowly advanced. Each person stopped a few minutes before the Pope’s body, leaving in resting, and then quietly came out through a side hall.
Love and EmmaTwo Philippines, who are now working in Rome, They woke up at 4 am Must be the first in the order. “We are working today. We’re tired. But we are happy and sad at the same time.”
Father Joseph described this moment emotionally. “I came to Rome in 2015 and after that, the only Pope Francis I met,” he told EuroNus. “Obviously, Pope Benedict has already retired. He went with my training. When I learned about his death, it was shocking: no one expected it. Seeing his body was a surreal. It looked very different. But I am grateful for coming. “
As the day progresses, thousands of people continue. Does not show signs of decreasing tail. Within Basilica, the love, respect, and the Pope Francis of Pope Francis tells a lot about the deepest thought that left the faithful Catholics.
