The death of Pope Francis shocked the entire world, but not all displays of respect were up to the moment. Thousands of people approached St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to bid farewell to the Argentine pontiff, who passed away last Easter Monday due to a stroke.
However, many took the opportunity to take selfies next to the Pope's body, generating a wave of outrage both on social media and among the attendees themselves.
Inappropriate photos at a solemn moment
Amid the solemn silence that reigns in the Basilica, some stopped in front of the open casket to take photos, even smiling, and then shared them on platforms like Instagram. The scene was described as "a lack of respect" by numerous witnesses.
Among them, Martin Gilsenan, a British tourist, told the Mirror:
"People were asked to put away their selfie sticks upon reaching the front. Many were annoyed by those using their phones at that moment."
His wife, Catherine, added:
