Pope Francis’ final funeral rite begins at St Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis’ final funeral rite begins at St Peter’s Basilica

 The final funeral rites of late Pope Francis is about to
begin at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

 

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of
Cardinals, will preside over the solemn requiem mass of Pope Francis.

 

This was disclosed by the Vatican in the early hours of
Saturday.

 

“From the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Giovanni
Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, is set to preside at the Solemn
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis,” it said.

 

It also disclosed that there would be a live broadcast of
the liturgy on Facebook, YouTube channel, and other feeds.

 

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after
suffering from stroke, coma, and a heart failure.

 

The late Pope will be buried on Saturday at the Basilica of
St. Mary Major in the Pauline Chapel.

 

Pauline Chapel houses the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi
Romani.

 

The decision to bury Pope Francis there followed his request
in his Spiritual Testament.

 

The late Catholic pontiff has been in and out of hospital
since February 14.

 

Source: Pope Francis’ final funeral rite begins at St Peter’s Basilica

 - NigerianEye

The story behind the headline — analyzed by 10 AI models, updated 4x daily. → drux.space/hub