The Vatican is extending viewing hours because the love is REAL


1. The Vatican has officially extended viewing hours!

* Because the love for Pope Francis is just TOO MUCH, the Vatican has decided to keep the Basilica open longer. Like, WAY longer. They even stayed open until 5:30 AM! 🤯


2. Almost 50,000 people have already paid their respects!

* Yes, you read that right. Nearly 50,000 devoted followers have filed past Pope Francis's coffin at St. Peter's Basilica. The lines are LONG, and the emotions are HIGH. 🥺


3. The scene at St. Peter's is incredibly moving.

* Tears, prayers, and endless lines. People are coming from all over to say a final goodbye. The atmosphere is described as deeply emotional.


4. Pope Francis's final resting place is simple and touching.

* He's lying in a plain wooden coffin, not on a fancy platform, just as he wanted. It's right there at the Altar of the Confession, near St. Peter's tomb. 🕊️


5. His last act of kindness? A HUGE donation to a youth prison!



* Talk about a heart of gold! Pope Francis donated 200,000 euros to a pasta factory in a juvenile detention center. Bishop Benoni Ambarus revealed it was basically "his last possessions." 💖


6. He wanted to help them lower pasta prices and hire more kids!

* “He me responded: ’Casi me quedo sin dinero, pero aún tengo algo en mi cuenta‘. Y me dio 200.000 euros” Pope francis said to the Bishop. This action shows the humbleness of the Pope.


7. This isn't out of character for him.

* He's always been about serving others and keeping it real. His visits to prisons and his focus on the dignity of prisoners? That's just Pope Francis being Pope Francis. 🙌


8. Mark your calendars: The funeral is this Saturday!

* Friday evening the coffin will be closed. Then on Saturday, the world will say its final farewell. Set your alarms! ⏰


9. The Senate also paid tribute!

* The world is mourning. The senate also made a tribute to the Pope.


10. The world is saying goodbye to a truly remarkable person.

* Pope Francis's legacy of kindness, humility, and service will live on. ❤️


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