INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the funeral of Pope Francis will take place in Rome
Both Italian and Vatican authorities are anticipating a large influx of visitors and official delegations from across the globe
In preparation, unprecedented security measures have been implemented to ensure safety during the eventItalian and Vatican security services
have launched a large-scale operation ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis, deploying over 2,000 local police officers supported by national
established over Rome, monitored by fighter jets and reinforced with advanced radio jamming systems to counter any aerial threats.How the
funeral will be heldAccording to Vatican News, the funeral Mass for Pope Francis is scheduled for 10:00 a.m
The ceremony is expected to gather around 250 cardinals, along with a significant number of bishops, priests, and members of religious
the first of nine consecutive funeral Masses
These will be celebrated daily in St
Cardinals.The sermon will be followed by prayers of the faithful in French, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, German, and Chinese
The celebration will be accompanied by the singing of the Sistine Chapel Choir.According to the spiritual testament of the Bishop of Rome,
The funeral procession will travel about four kilometers through the streets of the capital at a slow pace.Upon arrival at the Liberian
It is they who will pay their last respects before the coffin is taken to the altar of St
The burial will be held in private.Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo, will affix his seal to the papal casket, as well as the seals of the
remains will be placed in the tomb and sprinkled with holy water
The ceremony is expected to end around 2:00 p.m.On Monday, April 21, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88
European and American leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S
President Donald Trump, expressed their condolences to Catholics following the news of his death
Brazil has declared a week of mourning.President Zelenskyy plans to visit Rome to pay his respects and say goodbye to the Pope.Source:
