Comments criticizing Biden flooded social media. One user called it “extremely inappropriate” to snap selfies at a funeral, while others labeled it “disrespectful” and “messed up.” Photos of Biden posing with officials, including Ugandan Member of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, spread rapidly online. Tayebwa, who also posted a tribute to Pope Francis, shared a selfie he had taken with Biden, describing the occasion as a moment of profound personal significance.

The backlash highlighted the sensitivity surrounding the farewell to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 due to a stroke. His death marked the end of a remarkable papacy defined by humility, progressive stances, and a lifelong devotion to helping