Funeral of Pope Francis

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Watching it now. I'm not religious - but it is a fascinating watch and a beautiful setting.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi isn't in a shirt or tie either, but I reckon he looks alright.

fascinating

Yes that makes complete sense

I regularly used to faint at the scent of incense at High Mass (clearly not through an excess of adolescent religious fervour).

Yes relations weren't always the best were they? It's great that we are at the stage that both faiths respect each other, that's kind of what matters more really.

I think Zelenskyy has bothered which makes it standout as quite a pointed gesture. It's not a conventional western suit but it's a smarter black version of what he's wearing during war time. The Pope would definitely have not given a crap about that.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe.
Thank you for proving my point....

This singing is showing up the regular choir!

Something very moving about this close harmony singing.

I bet the Don is well jel of those golden crown/mitre-y thingy jobs I've just spotted some Church dignitaries or other wearing.

I thought the same! A bit ironic being judgy about being overly pious!

In what way? Were you posting ironically because it wasn't clear?

Re: Prince William heading back for the football. As if Donald isn't immediately getting right back on Air Force One for a round or two of golf back in Florida this afternoon. He'll probably Twitter off some nonsense about how his inauguration had a bigger crowd on the ride home.

and i said the lord's prayer wrong, outed myself
I did seven years in a convent school and I still don't really know why there's no doxology!

I was thinking that he'd probably want to remodel the White House now having seen the amazing interior of St Peter's 😀

This is lovely.

The Eastern Catholics have nice hats.

This will be really tough on Melania with her mum passing away recently and it's her birthday today

Loving the Eastern patriarchs!

When I was growing up everyone taking Communion at my parish church would kneel at the altar unless they were disabled. This was the 1950s. Did it begin to change with the Second Vatican Council? My knees are getting to the point I might not be able to kneel for much longer.

Actually I have to take that back, my parish church would be so full that people would be standing on the steps of the church if they couldn't get in and Communion was taken out to them, I don't think they would kneel but I lived across the road from the church so was there in time to get into the church so I can't confirm that.

Is it because the original text in the Gospel doesn't include the doxology?

The lectern is very simple, isn't it? Just plain wood, matching the style of the coffin Frances chose.

I didn't realise. All the departed were prayed for during Mass. That's what I love about being Catholic, we always remember those who went before us at Mass. I always feel closer to my Dad at that point.

Wrong quote! I was referring to Melania's mother!!

Who is this guy chanting now?

The visual aspect is beautiful. Some amazing colours and looks.

Particularly poignant watching this morning.
found out a few hours ago a very dear friend passed away suddenly in the early hours.
completely out of the blue.

Very grateful for this thread which at times has turned my tears into a flicker of a smile.