The sobbing nun who defied procedure to attend Pope Francis’s casket in remembrance has spoken out about the scene that went viral.
Millions of Catholics worldwide are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, including Sister Geneviève Jeanningros.
Before he died of a stroke on Easter Monday (April 21) at the age of 88, Francis—whose full name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio—led the Catholic Church for 12 years.
Thirteen days after his predecessor, Pope Benedict, resigned owing to his advanced age, he was chosen pope on March 13, 2013. However, according to PEOPLE, Sister Geneviève and Francis.
Have a bond that dates back decades, dating back to their first encounter in 2005, and goes much beyond his prestigious position.
