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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
Can you elaborate on this? Is it a belief that the Pope might be aware of the presence of the attendees? If so, then it makes some sense. But, if you conclude that he is not aware, the purpose of paying respects is?.............  |
Catholics believe that there is an afterlife, so in that sense, he is aware of the presense of the attendees. I agree, it does serve a purpose of closure for those visiting him to see him lying in state and to pay their respects.
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