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Pope Francis's Coffin Sealed as World Leaders Arrive for Funeral

Over 250,000 mourners have paid respects as final preparations are completed for Saturday's high-security funeral in Rome.

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Plus de 150.000 personnes seront venues, pendant trois jours, voir la dépouille du pape François, prier auprès de lui, ou pour lui.
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Overview

  • The coffin of Pope Francis was sealed Friday evening in a private ceremony led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, ahead of Saturday's funeral.
  • The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, followed by the Pope's burial in Santa Maria Maggiore, reflecting his devotion to simplicity and the Virgin Mary.
  • Over 130 foreign delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs, are gathering in Rome for the funeral, with U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron among the attendees.
  • Security measures include anti-drone systems, snipers, fighter jets, and a no-fly zone, with more than 2,000 police officers deployed to ensure safety.
  • The Pope’s marble tomb, inscribed simply with 'Franciscus,' will open to the public on Sunday, expected to become a major pilgrimage site.