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Vatican News Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the initiative for several people from the margins of society to welcome Pope Francis' mortal remains to their permanent resting place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Following the funeral, the Church will enter the traditional nine-day period of mourning known as the Novendiales

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects

“Creating or sharing campaign videos, even with good intentions, risks turning a sacred discernment into a worldly spectacle,” David said

He said the Pope's attention to moral, political, and social concerns made him a widely respected and admired global figure

“The Queen and I are deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a figure revered globally and deeply respected"

The Thai government ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for three days to honor the pope who once walked among its people

As he rests in the arms of the Risen One, I pray that we may rise to continue his mission, his dream, and the Gospel of Christ

The requiem Mass was part of a nationwide observance, with dioceses across the Philippines offering liturgies for the late pontiff

The Archbishop of Hue led a minute of silence in memory of the late pontiff, whose leadership left a profound impact on the Vietnamese Church