Joe Biden blasted as he smiles for selfies with mourners while attending Pope Francis’ funeral with Jill

VATICAN CITY, ITALY: Former President Joe Biden has been thrashed online as he was spotted smiling and posing for selfies with others attending the funeral service of Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

The ex-president went for the service along with his wife Jill at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City Saturday, April 26, as reported by The New York Post.

Joe Biden called Pope Francis ‘a light of faith and love’

After John F Kennedy, Biden was the second Roman Catholic who served as the commander-in-chief of America.

Following the death of the head of the Catholic Church, the Democrat had said, “He was unlike any who came before him. Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most consequential leaders of our time and I am better for having known him.”

Biden also stated, “He made all feel welcome and seen by the Church,” before adding, “He promoted equity and an end to poverty and suffering across the globe. And above all, he was a Pope for everyone. He was the People’s Pope – a light of faith, hope, and love.”

Joe Biden called ‘national embarrassment’

However, Joe Biden taking photos with other mourners ahead of the funeral service was not taken well by people online.

A critic said, “Absolutely tasteless!!!”

The second critic wrote, “Of course he did, he lives in his own little world.”

The third one called him “the National embarrassment!”

“He's just trying to be relatable, but is that appropriate?” a user asked.

Another user commented, “Why are we dragging this guy out there to embarrass himself over and over, can we let him relax.”

“The old man is probably asking everyone where the ice cream is,” a sarcastic tweet read.

Another tweet added, “How tacky to be up socializing during the mass.”

An individual posted, “I can guarantee you Biden has no clue why he is there..”

Pope Francis dedicated his life to the ‘service of the Lord and of His Church’

Meanwhile, Pope Francis was 88 when he breathed his last.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, shared, as per Vatican News, “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.”

“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God,” Farrell added.

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