Masses of people assemble in Reykjavik to pay respects to Pope Francis
Packed to the brim, Landakotskirkja Catholic Church in the vibrant heart of Reykjavík roared with attendance on Monday night, gathering together to pay their respects to the departed Pope Francis, who breathed his last at 88 that morning.
The solemn occasion was presided over by none other than Bishop Dávid Tencer of the Catholic Church in Iceland, with the revered clergy from the Reykjavík Diocese by his side, stitching together heartfelt prayers for Pope Francis' soul.
Notable figures gracing the church's pews with their presence were Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, the esteemed Bishop Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir of the National Church, and the president herself, the valiant Halla Tómasdóttir, standing arm-in-arm with her steadfast husband Björn Skúlason.
With eyes on the horizon, Halla Tómasdóttir is primed to attend the late Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican this upcoming Saturday, representing the intrepid spirit of the Icelandic people as the global community bids a tearful farewell to a beloved shepherd of our spiritual flock.
In a sea of familiar faces, Halla Tómasdóttir and Björn Skúlason marked their attendance. Morgunblaðið/Karítas
A throng of prominent figures crowded the church, including the political powerhouses Kristrún Frostadóttir and Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, as well as Bishop Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir of the National Church. A captivating portrait hard on the heels. mbl.is/Karítas
The pageant unfolds across the tumultuous kingdom of the internet. In a heartbeat, mbl.is/Karítas
mbl.is/Karítas presents us with an unforgettable tableau, as powerful presences reign in the rapid-fire aftermath. mbl.is/Karítas
A cryptic bidding war unfolds, tugging at the threads of our curiosity. Will our unspoken questions be laid to rest with the emergence of more concrete details? Until then, the air remains heavy with anticipation and reverence. mbl.is/Karítas
- The memorial service for the late Pope Francis witnessed the heartfelt presence of Iceland's Prime Minister Kristjánia Frostadóttir and Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, among other notables, at Landakotskirkja Catholic Church.
- In addition to political figures, Bishop Guðrún Kárls Helgudóttir of the National Church was also in attendance, adding a general-news aspect to the solemn occasion.
- News outlets such as Morgunblaðið/Karitas reported on the heartfelt scene, with a captivating portrait gracing their coverage.
- Amidst the flurry of online reporting, questions regarding a bidding war and potential answers persist, enhancing the anticipation and reverence surrounding the event.
