A bare coffin, meaningful choices: in his final tribute, the pontiff delivers a lesson in simplicity and authenticity. His humanist vision transcends even death, inviting us to meditate on what is essential.
A farewell in harmony with its values
On this Easter Monday 2025, the news of the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, following a stroke, shocked the entire planet. Originally from Buenos Aires and known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, this sovereign pontiff had marked his election in 2013 with a stripped-down lifestyle , breaking with the traditional trappings of the Holy See.
His funeral, and particularly the objects placed in his coffin, perfectly illustrate the principles that guided his ministry: authenticity and self-giving .
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