Crowds gathered yesterday in the central square of the Argentine capital to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who had been Archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998 to 2013.

The memorial service was broadcast by gigantics on Mayo Square (Plaza de Mayo), a “ultimate rejoice” to Jorge Mario Bergolio, son of Italian immigrants born in Buenos Aires in 1936 and wrote history as the first Pope from Latin.

Youth gave potential. “For many of us young people who were away from the church, Francis’ heritage brought us closer,” said 26 -year -old Daniela Wateslao. “Today, Francis is the most important person in our country. And we want to pay this little tribute to him »fill in.

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Had preceded a few hours earlier in the Vatican Francis’ funeral, who remained in the papal throne for 12 years. He passed away at the age of 88, after a stroke suffered on Easter Monday.

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Today’s Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Garcia Coureva, proclaimed a preaching before thousands of believers holding photos of Francis, white flowers and flags of Argentina. “We cannot yet fully understand or understand his leadership role worldwide. We mourn because we are already missing so much »said Koureva. “We mourn Francis, from the bottom of our hearts, without being ashamed of it.”

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It followed a symbolic course for the “Pope of the Poor” in Benos Aires’ slums.

I know how “It rests, but I have a pain in my heart. I feel his presence here, right now, as if his spirit is still here, “ The 58 -year -old Ruth Lopes old man said.

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His favorite football team, the Like Lorenzohe paid a separate tribute to Francis, in the first match he gave after his death. Players wore t -shirts with Pope’s formwhich also dominated the banners and flags that existed on the court.

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