Notre-Dame Cathedral Gathers Faithful for Pope Francis' Funeral

Gathering at Notre-Dame

• 📌 Faithful and tourists have been gathering outside Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on the morning of the Pope's funeral.
• 🚫 No special mass or viewing of the funeral is being held inside the cathedral today.

Tributes to Pope Francis

• 🔔 The bells of Notre-Dame rang 88 times on Tuesday, the day after Pope Francis passed away.
• 🗓️ Pope Francis, who led the papacy since 2013, visited France three times, including trips to Strasbourg and Marseille, and most recently Corsica.
• ❌ He did not visit Notre-Dame for its reopening after the 2019 fire.

Pope's Stance on Migrants

• 💬 Pope Francis was a pontiff who preached openness and acceptance of migrants.
• ⚠️ This message contrasted with the policies of the far-right and right-wing political spectrum in France.