Pope part of the endless scroll, as phones steal from grief

Chaos At Pope Francis’ Vigil: Tension Rises As Guards BAN Phones

Tensions erupted at the Vatican as the public gathered to pay respects to Pope Francis, only to be met with a strict photo ban imposed by security. After several pilgrims attempted to take selfies with the Pontiff's mortal remains, guards were forced to intervene, locking down the area and banning all phones in a bid to restore order. The solemn atmosphere quickly turned chaotic as the selfie-obsessed crowd clashed with security personnel. With …

Pope part of the endless scroll, as phones steal from grief

As I stood near the pope’s coffin, I watched one man adjust his frame over and over, as if this were a concert and not a farewell.