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Visitors to the Vatican were met with staff from L’Osservatore Romano distributing special editions of the Vatican’s daily newspaper, commemorating Pope Francis on the day of his death. Student priest Milwaulk Anthony Navarrosa, writing his thesis on Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia,” expressed disappointment in not being able to see the pope’s body but remains optimistic about the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile, visitors William Koziel and John Whitehouse reflected on the significance of their visit to the Vatican during such an important moment and the impact of Francis in uniting people amid global division. Whitehouse sends a postcard home to cherish the memory of their time in the Vatican, as they worry about the future of the world without Francis. The special issue of L’Osservatore Romano served as a reminder of the legacy left behind by Pope Francis, whose leadership aimed at promoting unity in a world divided by politics and hatred. Visitors like Navarrosa, Koziel, and Whitehouse reflected on the impact of Francis on the church and the world, expressing both admiration for his leadership and concern for the future in his absence. The Vatican post office on the side of St. Peter’s Square served as a place for reflection and remembrance of their time spent in the presence of a pope who sought to bring people together during a time of global uncertainty.

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