Pope Franciscus wants to say goodbye to a maximum of 500,000 people today: the “Kroon” accompanies the events on the spot and here in the Live Ticker!
- Francis is brought to the forecourt of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time. There is a cross and coat of arms of the pope on his simply decorated double -sided box (zinc and wooden lid).
- His last trip from St. Peter’s Square to the cemetery in the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore is six kilometers long. The funeral service officially starts from 10 a.m. The trade fair is led by the dean of Cardinal College, Giovanni Battista Re.
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Francis did not want to be buried in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica, but in the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. His grave was dug out in a niche next to the chapel with the statue of Maria.
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Delegations from all over the world have been bustling in Rome since Friday evening. There is a major operation at the airports. Federal President Van der Bellen and Chancellor Stocker has already proven the last honor.
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Francis’ coffin was closed on Friday evening. For days there have been the strictest security measures in Rome and in the Vatican and a huge hype on the last path of the pope. More than 1500 journalists are accredited for the parties. The “Kroon” is also on site for them.
The 88-year-old Pontifex died after a battle of a week to survive on Easter Monday. He suffered a stroke – on Easter Sunday he still managed to donate the blessing “Urbi et Orbi” with the last force.
Source: Krone
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