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Papa Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, was elected 266. The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 13. March 2013, after resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. He was the first pope from America and the first Jesuit to maintain the office. His paptionery emphasized mercy, humility, caring for poor, environmental protection and reach of marginalized communities. He tried to reform the vatican bureaucracy and deal with global issues such as migration and climate change. He died on Monday after a period of ill health.
What time is Pape’s funeral?
Papiova funeral is scheduled for Saturday, 26. April, starting from 10 hours local time in Svetog Petra Square, which is 4 am and 1 am PST.
What to expect from the funeral Pope Francis
Public funeral mass is held in front of the Holy Peter Basil, and Chairman of the Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The funeral will be less formal than other Papal Funers, and Francis has made changes last year around the process, including the use of modest wooden coffees.
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At 8.30 on Saturday, Archdiocese and Bishops will be gathered on Braccio di Costantino in the Vatican, carrying amims and albes of white liturgical clothes, in a waist rope and a simple white miter on the head.
At 9 am Patriarch and Cardinals will be gathered in the chapel of San Sebastiano in the Basilica, which carried the white Mitra Damascus needed in the presence of the Pope.
At the time, the Cardinal Giovanni Battista cut, the Dean of the Faculty of Cardinal, is chaired with a funeral in Sveti Peter, together with the Patriarch, Cardinals, Archbishops, bishops and priests from all over the world. He will also attend the President Donald Trump and hosts other world leaders in attendance.
This celebration will be concluded with “Ultima Commandatio” and “Valedictio”, which mark the beginning of nine days of mourning and mass for Pope Francis.
Where will Papa Francis be buried?
After Pope Francis’, his coffin will be worn in the belonging through Rome to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore – the church of deep personal importance for him, where he often prayed before and after international trips. Francis asked to burial there, not within the city’s Vatican, in a tradition break.
In his final vow before his death, Pope Francis asked to bury himself, not within the city’s Vatican, in a tradition break. He wrote: “I want my ultimate Tercules to end up in this ancient Marij Sanctuary, where I would always stop praying at the beginning and at the end of each apostolic journey, confidentially entrusting my intentions of a spotless maternal and gentle gentle care.”
Upon arrival, a group of poor and marginalized individuals, reflecting his lifelong commitment to social justice, will gather him to honor him.
What happens after the funeral?
After the traditional mourning period, preparations will begin for the conclusion to select the next pope. The conclave was held in the Sikzijska kapela, is a very secret collection in which the right to vote in consecutive circles, demanding two-thirds of the majority for the selection of the new Pope. Smoke signals from the black and black chapel without a decision, white for successful choices – will notify the world of outcomes.
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