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Author: Magdalena Motha
As millions of people worldwide mourn the loss of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is making preparations for his funeral, an occasion expected to attract hundreds of thousands of mourners. However, the cost of this event is anticipated to be much lower than those of his predecessors. Since Wednesday, Francis’s body has been lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, giving the faithful a chance to pay their respects. World leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, are also expected to attend the funeral, which is scheduled for Saturday morning. In contrast to his predecessors, Pope Francis requested a more…