Particle.news
Download on the App Store
127 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Pope Francis Laid to Rest Following Historic Funeral in Rome

The late pontiff was interred at Santa María la Mayor, marking the start of a nine-day mourning period as the Church prepares for the conclave to elect his successor.

El funeral del papa Francisco, en imágenes.
Los reyes Felipe y Letizia posan en la embajada de España en la Santa Sede, junto a la delegación española.
Las imágenes de la plaza de San Pedro antes del inicio del funeral del Papa.
Image

Overview

  • An estimated 400,000 people, including 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs, gathered in Vatican City and along the cortege route to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
  • The funeral mass, presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, followed traditional papal rites and highlighted Francis's legacy of humility and advocacy for the marginalized.
  • A six-kilometer cortege transported the Pope's remains through Rome to Santa María la Mayor, where he was buried as per his wishes, becoming the first pontiff in 120 years interred outside the Vatican.
  • Italian authorities implemented an extensive security operation involving 4,000 officers, aerial patrols, and restricted zones to ensure safety during the event.
  • With the nine-day Novendiales mourning period underway, the Vatican is preparing for the mid-May conclave where cardinals will elect the next pope.