The Italian authorities ensure the presence of 200,000 people at the funeral of this Saturday in the Plaza de San Pedro, in addition to 130 delegations of states. After Saturday’s funeral, the body of Francisco will be worn by a funeral procession to the Basilica of the mayor of Santa María.
Pope Franciscus’ burning chapel in the San Pedro Basilica He closed this Friday, after three days open for the believers to say goodbye to the pope, to continue to the box closing ceremony for the funeral And the funeral planned for Saturday.
About 250,000 people They have passed Pope Francis in the basilica of San Pedro Del Vaticano to give him the last farewell, during his exhibition the last three days and until 19:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Friday, the eve of his funeral.
The ritual of the coffin closure It will take place at 20:00 (18:00 GMT) and will be private.
Italian authorities ensure the presence of 200,000 people in the funeral In the Plaza de San Pedro, in addition 130 delegations of statesWith state heads such as President of the United States, Donald Trump and a dozen ruling sovereign, under these kings of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia.
After Saturday’s funeral, the body of Francisco will be worn by one Junction All Rome cross until Basilica de Santa María La BurgemeesterWhere he decided to rest because he was very dedicated to the virgin ‘Salus Populi Romani’.
His grave is in fact prepared in addition to the chapel that Marian icon houses and will consist of a simple marble plate on the ground with a single inscription, ‘Franciscus’His pontifical name in Latin.
On the wall there will also be a reproduction of the chest cross, in silver and with the good shepherd.
A total of 149 cardinals of the total of the 252 that the Cardinal College consists of, have already arrived in Rome, although only 133 will enter the conclave to choose the successor because it is less than 80 years old, a must.
The cardinals who will participate in the funeral this Saturday will visit the grave of the Argentinian Pope on Sunday.
Source: EITB
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