Pope Francis's Funeral Set for Saturday as Vatican Shares Final Images
- by Mathew, Vatican, RNG247
- about 6 days ago
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In a time of mourning, the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM local time (09:00 BST, 08:00 GMT). The sacred ceremonies will commence with his open coffin displayed, revealing the Pope dressed in a red robe, adorned with the papal mitre and clutching a rosary.
Beginning Wednesday morning, his casket will be transported to St. Peter's Basilica, remaining available for public viewing as the faithful pay their last respects. Thousands have already begun to flock to the sacred site, honoring the beloved pontiff whose passing has resonated deeply among Catholics worldwide, from South Sudan to Argentina, Poland to the Philippines, as reported by BBC correspondent Laura Gozzi.
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