Pope Francis’ death on Monday, despite his well-advanced age, came as a shock to many, FRANCE 24’s Seema Gupta said, reporting from Rome
After interviewing people that gathered at Saint Peter’s Square following the announcement of the pope’s passing, Gupta said many were shocked upon learning the news.
“Clearly, an emotional day, an Easter Monday … considering what happened on Sunday, I think that’s why it came as such a shock to so many”, Gupta said, citing Pope Francis’ brief public appearance on Sunday.
#Pope Francis #Vatican #Catholic Church
🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen
🔴 LIVE – Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN
🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/
Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen
Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen
Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen
Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen
Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen
Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
