As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in an open casket in front of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica, the casket was sealed in a private ceremony.
Inside the casket was a scroll that summarized the life and ministry of the pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88.
It noted how, in Argentina, “he was a simple and well-loved pastor in his archdiocese, traveling far and wide, including by subway and bus. He lived in an apartment and made his own dinner, because he felt like one of the people.”