‘He was humble and close to the people’: Catholics pay respects to Pope Francis
by Angela Giuffrida in Vatican City from World news | The Guardian on (#6WRXC)
Worshippers gathered in Rome for the Easter weekend reflect on legacy of pontiff who pushed the limits
Bill Nicoletti and his family, from Philadelphia, were among the thousands gathered in St Peter's Square for Easter Sunday mass when Pope Francis arrived in his open-air popemobile.
The vehicle cruised through the square, stopping occasionally for the pontiff to bless babies that were brought towards him, as the delighted crowd shouted Viva il papa!" (Long live the pope!)
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