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Rome Finalizes Preparations for Pope Francis' Funeral and Historic Procession

The late pontiff’s casket is sealed as Rome braces for a six-kilometer procession to Santa Maria Maggiore, marking a break with centuries of Vatican tradition.

Gläubige beten am Petersdom, am Sarg von Papst Franziskus.

Overview

  • Pope Francis' casket was sealed in a private ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica on April 25, concluding public viewing attended by 250,000 mourners.
  • A simplified Requiem Mass is scheduled for April 26 on St. Peter’s Square, with 200,000 attendees and over 150 international delegations, including 50 heads of state, expected.
  • The six-kilometer funeral procession to Santa Maria Maggiore will be the first papal procession through Rome in over a century and is expected to draw massive crowds.
  • Rome is under heightened security, with over 10,000 personnel, flight restrictions, and extensive measures to ensure safety for the high-profile event.
  • The burial at Santa Maria Maggiore, requested by Pope Francis, will take place in a private ceremony, attended by close associates and a delegation of marginalized individuals.