The Vatican has officially requested that visitors refrain from snapping selfies with the body of Pope Francis as he lies in state, fearing a hashtagged spectacle at the world’s most solemn farewell. Selfie etiquette meets papal protocol in the weirdest clash of tradition and trending now.

As the final hours tick down before Pope Francis’ burial at the historic Santa Maria Maggiore, Vatican officials double down, citing a 1996 directive banning posthumous papal photos—hoping dignity prevails over TikTok clout in this viral funeral spectacle.