Pope Francis’ Final Funeral Rite Begins At St Peter’s Basilica


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The final funeral rites for the late Pope Francis are set to commence at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the solemn requiem mass of Pope Francis.

This was disclosed by the Vatican in the early hours of Saturday.

“From the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, is set to preside at the Solemn Requiem Mass for Pope Francis,” it said.

It also disclosed that there would be a live broadcast of the liturgy on Facebook, YouTube channel, and other feeds.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering from stroke, coma, and a heart failure.

The late Pope will be buried on Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in the Pauline Chapel.

Pauline Chapel houses the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani.

The decision to bury Pope Francis there followed his request in his Spiritual Testament.

The late Catholic pontiff has been in and out of hospital since February 14, 2025.

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