Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Cardinals seal Pope Francis’ coffin, formally ending his lying in state at the Vatican

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican.

Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed Friday evening ahead of Saturday funeral

Pope Francis' body is blessed in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 10:13 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed in a liturgical rite this evening ahead of his solemn funeral, set to take place the next morning on Saturday, April 26. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin beginning at 8 p.m. Rome time April 25, …

President Higgins attends lying in state of Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica

He and his wife Sabina paid their respects to the late pontiff this afternoon.

Irish president to attend lying in state of Pope Francis

The people of Ireland have ‘appreciation’ for the life of the late pontiff, Michael D Higgins has said.

President Droupadi Murmu To Attend State Funeral Of Pope Francis In Vatican City

President Droupadi Murmu is set to travel to Vatican City on Friday to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis.

The Catholic rituals after the death of Pope Francis are coming to an end. After days of exposition of the body so that the faithful can give him the last farewell, there comes a new step. The Vatican will witness a new episode of the end of the life of one of the most beloved pontiffs.This afternoon, at eight o'clock, the 'Rito de la Chiusura' will be celebrated, a deeply symbolic event with which the coffin of Pope Francis will be closed. This…