A solemn event is set to unfold in Vatican City as Pope Francis’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 am in St. Peter’s Square, following the pontiff’s passing on Monday at the age of 88.
The Vatican announced that the body of the late Pope will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica starting Wednesday, allowing the faithful to pay their respects before the funeral. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the Mass, after which the coffin will be moved to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial, honouring Francis’s expressed wish for a simpler resting place.
The Vatican is preparing for an influx of mourners and world leaders, with figures such as U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirming their attendance. Authorities are urging anyone with information about travel plans or logistical details to contact the Holy See Press Office, as the global Catholic community braces for this historic farewell.
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