Meet the man leading Pope Francis' funeral service
Trending | World | Pope Francis died at the age of 88. His funeral started on Saturday (1:30 IST). The funeral service is being led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88. His funeral started on Saturday (1:30 IST).The funeral service is being led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re.He was born in Italy's Brescia. The 91-year-old has spent five decades serving in the Roman curia after he was ordained in 1957.He was claimed as a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.
In January this year, he became the dean of the College of Cardinals. It is the most senior figures of the Catholic Church. The person at this post decides the next pope in a highly secretive ritual known as the conclave. But, as per the reports, he won’t participate in the upcoming conclave as cardinals over the age of 80 are excluded from voting.
As many as 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday (April 26), as per the Vatican said. Italian police had earlier put the number at around 150,000, with roughly 50,000 people filling St Peter's Square.
Clapping at Pope's funeral
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Also read: Zelensky avoiding confrontation with Trump? Ukrainian President says may not attend Pope's funeral
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a round of applause when he entred the venue to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday (April 26) in Rome.
As per the images and videos circulated on the social media,asZelenskyemerged from St Peter’s Basilica to take up his place, there was a spontaneous round of applause from the crowds in the piazza.
While others were seen praising the president of the war-torn nation, others were seen criticising him for not wearing a suit, again.
