Christians from around the world gathered at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre to pray for Pope Francis following his passing. Worshippers lit candles and knelt at the Stone of the Anointing, where Jesus's body was prepared for burial. The Mass was attended by various Christian denominations, emphasizing the importance of unity. Pope Francis, who advocated for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, visited the region in 2014. The Israeli government shared and then deleted a social media post offering condolences, possibly due to the late pontiff's criticism of the war in Gaza.