Pope Francis’ body is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where faithful have been arriving since early April 23 to pay their respects.
While there are crowds at the Vatican today, we remember a time during the pandemic when the pontiff delivered a message of hope to the world.
Throughout his pontificate the Holy Father expressed a desire for unity among people of all faiths – one Jewish couple from Long Island shares their story of interfaith fraternity with him.