Pope Francis was laid to rest in a poignant funeral at St. Peter's Basilica, attended by heads of state, royals, and religious leaders. Dying at 88, his funeral drew hundreds of thousands of mourners. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, in his homily, emphasized Francisâ belief in an open, welcoming Church, marking the pope's commitment to inclusivity throughout his 12-year tenure. His simple style and pastoral vision marked his legacy, though they also led to divisions within the Catholic Church as it looked toward a new chapter with his successor.
Pope Francis embodied a pastoral vision that reinvigorated the Church, emphasizing inclusivity and humility, though his tenure also generated division within the institution.
During the Requiem Mass, Cardinal Re praised Francis' conviction that the Church is a welcoming home for all, reflecting the pope's enduring commitment to inclusiveness.
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