Pope Francis’s funeral was marked by traditional rituals and customs that date back centuries, leaving visitors wondering what it would have been like in the past.
Unlike modern-day arrivals who fly in on Ryanair or private jets, today’s mourners followed in the footsteps of generations of Catholics, who arrived on foot or horseback. The crowd sang hymns that have been sung for decades under the same colonnades and basilica that bears St Peter’s name.
The Catholic Church is known for its rich tradition, which was upheld in full during the funeral. Even with changes made by Pope Francis himself to simplify his funeral rites, the ceremony stuck to timeless practices.
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62jldpz9wyt