Pope Francis, who died on April 21 following a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory failure, according to his death certificate, will be laid to rest on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Haitian Cardinal Chibly Langlois, created by Pope Francis in February 2014, pays tribute to the Bishop of Rome.

A total of 135 cardinals, with an average age of 70 and the vast majority appointed by Pope Francis, will soon gather in conclave to elect his successor. Among them is Cardinal Chibly Langlois. But before that, the Bishop of Les Cayes has paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis.