Crowds Anticipated to Honor Pope During First Day of Public Vigil
Pope Francis’s coffin is set to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica, where it will lie in state for three days, allowing thousands to pay their respects before his funeral on Saturday. In the words of Francis himself, “The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.” His passing at the age of 88, following a stroke and cardiac arrest at the Casa Santa Marta—his residence throughout his remarkable 12-year papacy—has left many around the world reflecting on his legacy.
This morning, a solemn…