US EditionEerie silence fell over Rome as casket sealed
- Pope Francis's coffin was sealed on April 25, 2025, after over 100,000 mourners paid their respects at St. Peter's Basilica during three days.
- His funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica and is expected to last longer than a typical Mass.
- Current and past world leaders are expected to attend, as noted by the Vatican's statement about the significance of the poor present.
- Following the funeral, a conclave to elect a new pope could begin as early as the week of May 5.
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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.
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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