Francis’s Tomb Set to Emerge as a New Pilgrimage Destination
Just one week ago, Pope Francis graced St. Peter's Square, leading many to believe his health was stabilizing, if not improving.
However, within hours, the world learned that his heartfelt welcoming of pilgrims this Easter Sunday during a Jubilee Year would mark one of his final public appearances.
In the days that followed, Rome bid farewell to its pope and bishop through a lying-in-state and a funeral that, while more intimate than previous papal farewells, nonetheless became a significant international event. As…