Hundreds of thousands of faithful and 170 foreign delegations in Rome for the “good man”, who came from the edge of the world to put his own stamp on the Vatican.

The last pilgrims entered St. Peter at 6.40pm, Italian time. Immediately afterwards, only journalists, police, men and women of civil protection and clergy were left at Vassiliki Square. Shortly before the attendance of the faithful stopped, the “Pope of the Poor” was worshiped by French President Emmanuel Macron with his wife Brigitte.

In those three days, they got into the queue to say one last, personal Antiston Francis, over 250,000 faithful, as the Vatican announced. Their numbers are impressed, even if they are smaller than that of pilgrims who had flooded the eternal city twenty years ago, for the funeral of Pope John Pavlos II. It is perhaps due to the internet society, which has probably discouraged direct participation, even in events of historical importance.

In alert state

Yesterday, in the Italian capital the security measures are higher. Using a drone, destroyer ships, NATO aircraft that are on the alert in Groseto, north of Rome. The presence of police and men and women of the army at all subway stations is intense, while the sky of the eternal city has been transformed into “no Flight Zone”.

Called and religious leaders, former prime ministers and current heads of state and governments. One hundred seventy delegations arrive in Rome to honor Francis’ memory and work. Tomorrow’s ceremony in St. Peter’s Square will be of deep religious significance, with chants, the presence of over two hundred cardinals, and thousands of people who did not enjoy the resurrection, after a few hours sank into heavy mourning.

6.5km procession

For the first time, however, the ordinary world will be able to “embrace” its own Pope on the streets of Rome, with a procession that will pass through Piazza Venice, the Colosseum and end up in the Royal Church dedicated to the Virgin, Santa Maria. The coffin will be transported at a very low speed so that the whole world behind the railings can prevent a prayer and feel that it is involved in this mass mourning. “Francis’ life was dedicated to simplicity. In the same way, his funeral and burial was organized, “said Basilica’s high priest, dedicated to Our Lady, where the Pope asked to make his memory.

Initially, this point was chosen by a cardinal who, however, as soon as he was informed of Francis’ wish, gave him his position. On Sunday, all Catholian Cardinals will visit Santa Maria Marzior to worship the tomb of the Catholic Holy Father who had come to Italy, almost from the edge of the world. However, since Monday, the Church will open to all citizens. To all who will feel the need to go a flower, thank Jorge Mario Bergolio for the humanity and the rare courtesy of his soul.