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Raven123

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9. It struck me too. As did all the cellphone photos being snapped

Reply to Norbert (Original post)

Sat Apr 26, 2025, 07:33 AM

Apr 2025

I can only surmise that Francis’ popularity with the masses (no pun intended) generated a need for some spontaneous, palpable form of appreciation. This was it.

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Watching the funeral mass for Pope Francis I was struck [View all] Norbert Apr 2025 OP

When I grew up in the Catholic Church, we did not clap during services. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #1

Same BeerBarrelPolka Apr 2025 #2

This was true in my Protestant church too. Nt spooky3 Apr 2025 #8

I watched a bit for the vocals/ music which are beautiful but kept turning the sound down to read. Meowmee Apr 2025 #3

You are correct. The applause is a sign of respect in Italy. yorkster Apr 2025 #11

I particularly enjoyed the reading of the Pope-Francis specific memorial that outlined all his undertakings hlthe2b Apr 2025 #4

Perhaps they were always looking on the bright side of life. GreenWave Apr 2025 #5

Maybe it's a European/Italian thing, or more microphones in modern media bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #6

"Applause in the Course of the Mass" wyn borkins Apr 2025 #7

It struck me too. As did all the cellphone photos being snapped Raven123 Apr 2025 #9

Not uncommon but a great tribute philf99 Apr 2025 #10

It's an Italian custom, I believe, to applaud to show approval and respect. nt Jit423 Apr 2025 #12