US EditionEerie silence fell over Rome as casket sealed
- Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in a private ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, after public visitation drew approximately 250,000 mourners, according to the Vatican.
- A bag with coins minted during his papacy was placed inside the coffin along with a white silk veil over his face, as reported by the Vatican.
- Francis will be buried at St. Mary Major, his preferred church, breaking with the tradition of burying popes at St. Peter's Basilica.
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The RecordPallbearers carry Pope Francis’ simple wooden coffin
They carried the coffin, adorned with just a crucifix and Francis’ coat of arms, down the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica and out into the square at the start of his funeral.
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Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, ahead of his funeral on Saturday. A changing of the guards at Francis’ open coffin signaled the end of the viewing period of the pontiff, who was laid out in red robes, a bishop’s pointed miter and a rosary entwined in his hands. Watch this video to know more.
The closing of the coffin of Pope Francis took place during a private ceremony led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell and few could see, however, a short video of this rite is circulating on YouTube.The rite of the closing of the coffin of Pope Francis was held on Friday, April 25, after about 250,000 people visited the Basilica of St.Peter to fire him before his funeral.The video on YouTube briefly shows how it was the closing of the coffin of Pope Fran…
Pope Francis' Coffin Sealed in Private Ceremony After 250,000 Mourners Paid Their Respects
Pope Francis' casket was sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday, April 26Francesco Sforza - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Pope Francis' coffin was sealed during a private ritual in St. Peter's BasilicaPope Francis' casket was sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 25 after three days of public visitationThe traditional funeral rites for popes were performed, including the placing of a white veil over his …
In St. Peter's Basilica, 250,000 people say good-bye to the deceased Pontiff. Then his coffin is closed.
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