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Sister Geneviève, a longtime confidante of the late pope, offers a touching farewell that highlights their deep friendship and her life dedicated to serving the marginalized.
Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, a devoted member of the Little Sisters of Jesus religious community, shared an emotional farewell to Pope Francis as he lay in state at St. Peter’s Basilica. A video capturing this moment showed her, clad in a simple blue veil over her silver hair, tearfully saying goodbye to her esteemed friend and confidant. Before the public gathered to pay their respects, Sister Geneviève approached the pontiff's coffin alone, visibly moved as she lovingly rubbed her face with her hand in a gesture of sorrow. Their friendship began when Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio served as the bishop of Buenos Aires, and she recalled a poignant moment when she had written to the church after her aunt, a nun who disappeared during Argentina's military dictatorship, was not honored at a funeral. Remarkably, Pope Francis called her that same evening, showcasing the connection they shared.In her commitment to serve the underprivileged, Sister Geneviève had spent her last years living in a camper at a fairground outside of Rome, devoting her life to helping those in need. This touching farewell underscores the compassion and bond they shared, a poignant reminder of Pope Francis's impact on individuals around the world.
