Many individuals criticize the world leaders because of their disrespectful conduct that was witnessed during the burial ceremony of Pope Francis in Rome.
The official celebration dedicated to remembering Pope Francis has been tarnished because powerful world leaders conducted unacceptable activities during this solemn moment.
The death of Jorge Mario Bergoglio known as Pope Francis occurred on April 21 when he reached 88 years of age because of a stroke which induced coma followed by cardiac arrest.
His struggle with double pneumonia kept him in hospital for five weeks before his death happened. St Peter’s Basilica kept Pope Francis’ body in an open coffin until mourners could provide their final farewell before the funeral service.
Prior to the funeral initiation concerns grew about people attending the event. The Brazilian clergyman drew Vatican condemnation when he posted a selfie with the pope’s remains on social media leading to Vatican officials releasing a formal notice against photographing the deceased pontiff.
The Vatican spokesperson through The Times addressed the sacredness of the moment by asking people to avoid photography according to The Guardian.
The warning guidelines were disregarded during the funeral service by many attendees which included world leaders according to pictures and videos that emerged afterward.
The funeral attracted individuals who included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer alongside former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who traveled specifically to attend.
People forgot about funeral attendance issues the moment they discovered what activities attendees had performed.
The moment Donald Trump walked into the funeral wearing a blue suit brought swift criticism for his improper clothing choice which violates established Catholic funeral etiquette.
People on social media pronounced his outfit dissatisfying because it incited dishonorable conduct toward the sacred nature of the funeral ceremony. The criticism directed at Trump extended beyond his clothing selection to encompass other factors.
Multiple leaders along with dignitaries were recorded photographing the event using their mobile devices which many people considered a strange and inappropriate behavior during funeral proceedings.
Many social media users got enraged after viewing photos of world leaders using phones to take pictures while the pope’s coffin passed by. One mourner expressed deep regret and said those who acted this way should feel ashamed.
Some critics demanded that electronic devices should be prohibited from such ceremonies. An infuriated user declared that taking pictures at a funeral especially for world leaders is “outrageous.”
Political leaders stood as only one part of the controversy that developed. Sources revealed that a deacon positioned himself alongside Prince William during the sacred event when the royal family member appeared to represent his father King Charles III.
The perception is that this encounter took place outside the primary religious ceremony although observing a clergy official in this manner deepened distress for those committed to religious service ceremony propriety.
Social discussions about respect in addition to the extensive use of technology and expected public conduct during mourning ceremonies have emerged due to this episode.
The public view of Francis’s alleged indecency during the service has bothered both Catholic and non-Catholic observers because it destroyed what could have been a deep spiritual experience.
Future state funerals at the Vatican will face evaluation whether stronger security measures will be implemented to avoid similar incidents from happening again.
The humble Pope Francis leaves behind a contrasting memory compared to world leaders who chose to photograph his death instead of showing respect at his last farewell.
