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22-04-2025
- Entertainment
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SA woman's unforgettable moment at Pope Francis' last public appearance
As billions of people mourn the death of Pope Francis, a South African woman who was among a few thousand to witness the pope's final goodbye on Easter Sunday, said seeing the church leader in the flesh was a dream come true. Event manager and founder of GF Exquisite Events, Genevieve Farry, who recently moved to Rome to study her international masters, was in the crowd at St Peter's Square in the Vatican City as Pope Francis made his last public appearance, waving goodbye to a strong crowd. "I have travelled to Rome and St Peters Square for several years in hope of seeing the Pope and receiving his blessing. Yesterday, on Easter Sunday as well as it being the celebratory Jubilee year, we received the great honour to have Papa come out despite him not being well and graciously gift us with his blessing which is a testament of his devotion and resilience,' she said. #FarewellWave #EasterMemories #LegacyOfLove #InMemoriam #RomeMoments #SouthAfricanSpirit #CatholicHeritage #BreakingNews #IOLnews ♬ Very Sad - Enchan @iolnews Genevieve Farry, an IOL reader and South African resident in Rome, captured a poignant final moment when Pope Francis gave one last tender goodbye on Easter Sunday. The beloved pontiff, who was 88, passed away on Easter Monday, leaving behind an enduring legacy of humility and compassion. #PopeFrancis Farry said the pope's final message was exceptionally powerful, elegantly presented, and deeply affecting, serving as a call to all to unite and strive towards a common peace. Farry expressed gratitude for being in his presence. The event was additionally significant since she enjoyed it with both a long-time friend and new friends. "It was an emotional and peaceful renewing experience that I felt. Being that I have left my home, in South Africa for a new journey in Rome, it was a reassuring feeling that everything is going to be okay with his blessing. 'Grazie Mille Papa, may you rest eternally in perfect peace." Farry has described the atmosphere at the square as peaceful, despite there being over 50,000 people.
IOL News
21-04-2025
- General
- IOL News
‘A moment I will treasure forever,' says SA woman who witnessed pope's final blessing
As billions of people mourn the death of Pope Francis, a South African woman who was among a few thousand to witness the pope's final goodbye on Easter Sunday, said seeing the church leader in the flesh was a dream come true. Event manager Genevieve, who recently moved to Rome to study her international masters, was in the crowd at St Peter's Square in the Vatican City as Pope Francis made his last public appearance, waving goodbye to a strong crowd. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ "I have travelled to Rome and St Peters Square for several years in hope of seeing the Pope and receiving his blessing. Yesterday, on Easter Sunday as well as it being the celebratory Jubilee year, we received the great honour to have Papa come out despite him not being well and graciously gift us with his blessing which is a testament of his devotion and resilience,' she said. #FarewellWave #EasterMemories #LegacyOfLove #InMemoriam #RomeMoments #SouthAfricanSpirit #CatholicHeritage #BreakingNews #IOLnews ♬ Very Sad - Enchan @iolnews Genevieve Farry, an IOL reader and South African resident in Rome, captured a poignant final moment when Pope Francis gave one last tender goodbye on Easter Sunday. The beloved pontiff, who was 88, passed away on Easter Monday, leaving behind an enduring legacy of humility and compassion. #PopeFrancis Fatty said the pope's final message was exceptionally powerful, elegantly presented, and deeply affecting, serving as a call to all to unite and strive towards a common peace. Farry expressed gratitude for being in his presence. The event was additionally significant since she enjoyed it with both a long-time friend and new friends. "It was an emotional and peaceful renewing experience that I felt. Being that I have left my home, in South Africa for a new journey in Rome, it was a reassuring feeling that everything is going to be okay with his blessing. 'Grazie Mille Papa, may you rest eternally in perfect peace." Fairy has described the atmosphere at the square as peaceful, despite there being over 50,000 people.
