On Monday evening, the Vatican witnessed a solemn gathering as thousands of faithful assembled in St. Peter’s Square to recite the rosary, honoring the memory of Pope Francis, who died earlier that day.

The Holy Father, aged 88, succumbed to health complications stemming from a medical crisis he faced earlier this spring, prompting a wave of mourning across the Catholic world.

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This photo series captures the powerful scenes from St. Peter’s Square, where thousands of mourners came together in quiet reverence to pray the rosary following the death of Pope Francis. The images reflect a profound sense of unity, grief, and spiritual devotion as the faithful gathered under the fading light of the Vatican sky, honoring the legacy of a pontiff who touched millions. Through these moments frozen in time, witness the depth of a global Church in mourning.