Pope Francis has already had his tomb prepared in the Roman basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. He also wants to simplify the ritual of the papal funeral. The pope, who celebrates his 87th birthday on Sunday, announced this in an interview.
You have to prepare for age and limitations, he said. Therefore, he met with the master of ceremonies to simplify the ritual of the papal funeral. According to his own statement, Francis wants to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore because he venerates the Virgin “Salus Populi Romani”, whose icon is in the basilica.
Moreover, Francis emphasized that despite the health problems that plagued him this year, he had never thought about resigning. The resignation of his predecessor Benedict XVI. be positive, he will end the pontificate himself if God decides to do so.
Travel plans are adjusted
His travel plans are currently being reconsidered due to his health problems and his age, the Pope told a Mexican TV channel. In any case, next year he wants to travel to Belgium and Polynesia. Francis was also invited to his home country by Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei. These trips are planned but not yet confirmed, the head of the Catholic Church said. He announced that he would then make cuts.
He canceled a planned trip to the World Climate Conference in Dubai (see video above). The Jesuit, born as Jorge Maria Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, will be 87 years old next Sunday.
Source: Krone
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