Young believers celebrate life at Pope Francis' funeral.
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Young people went to Rome. They wanted to see a new saint. The saint was Carlo Acutis, a young Italian. Pope Francis died, so the plans changed. The young people went to the Pope's funeral instead.
Some people liked that the funeral was happy. One man said Pope Francis wanted joy, not sadness. He named his son after the Pope. The man said Pope Francis helped him believe again. He came to Rome with his wife and son.
A woman from Spain came for Carlo Acutis. She likes Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI more. She thinks Carlo Acutis is important. She said Carlo Acutis is a saint for young people. He knew about technology.
A woman from Texas felt sad. She liked how Pope Francis helped people. She is sad he died. A student from Bosnia was happy to be there. She thinks Pope Francis is in a better place now.
The last Pope's death was very sad. Pope Francis wanted people to be happy. Some young people danced and sang. One young person said the Pope's death is a good sign. It gives hope because it happened at Easter.
Questions
Why did young people go to Rome?
They wanted to see a new saint, Carlo Acutis.
What happened to change their plans?
Pope Francis died, so they went to his funeral instead.
How did some people feel about Pope Francis's funeral?
Some people thought the funeral was happy and that Pope Francis wanted joy, not sadness.
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