<ul><li>The spacing between the letters on Pope Francis' tombstone has attracted attention, reading like 'F R A NCISC VS.'</li><li>The lettering is meant to be read as Franciscus, the Latin derivative of the pope's name, with 'V' representing both 'u' and 'v' in Latin.</li><li>The choice of Times Roman for the tombstone lettering, reflecting Pope Francis' simple style, may be considered appropriate but has drawn criticism for its kerning.</li><li>Charles Nix, a senior executive at Monotype, criticized the spacing decision on the tombstone, suggesting it may need to be changed for aesthetic reasons.</li></ul>

Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone

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