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Herald Malaysia
26-04-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Pope's coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning
Pope Francis' coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects. Apr 26, 2025 The Pope's coffin is sealed (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto) By Anne PreckelOn the eve of Pope Francis' funeral Mass, his coffin has been solemnly sealed. The Pope had been lying in state in St Peter's Basilica since Wednesday. After the huge crowds of visitors – in total around 250,000 - over the last three days, St Peter's emptied out as the last mourners paid their respects. Rite of sealing the coffin The deceased Pope lay in state in front of the Confessio altar in a wooden coffin, wrapped in a red chasuble, with a white mitre and a rosary clasped in his hands – the coffin resting at ground level, without a catafalque. This was Francis' own decision.. The ceremony, led by Cardinal-Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, began with the reading of a document listing the stages of Jorge Mario Bergoglio's life and his most important activities as Pope. It stated that the memory of the 266th Pope 'remains in the heart of the Church and of all humanity'. Among the milestones mentioned were his stay in Germany at the end of the 1980s and his multifaceted work in Argentina: "He was a simple and popular pastor in his archdiocese, who travelled far and wide, even by metro and bus. He lived in a flat and prepared his own food because he felt like a normal person.' Covering of the face Archbishop Diego Ravelli spread a white silk cloth over the face of the Pope, while Cardinal-Camerlengo Farrell sprinkled Francis with holy water. A bag containing coins and medals minted during his pontificate was then placed in the coffin with the Pope. The lid was then placed on the zinc coffin, along with Francis' cross and coat of arms and a plaque with the Pope's name and the duration of his life and Petrine ministry, while psalms were sung. After the zinc coffin was sealed, the seals of the Cardinal-Camerlengo and the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the Office for Liturgical Celebrations and the Vatican Chapter were imprinted. The wooden coffin, which bears a cross and the coat of arms of the deceased pope, was then sealed.--Vatican News
Mint
26-04-2025
- General
- Mint
Pope Francis' coffin sealed after some 250,000 mourners pay their respects; final pictures of private ceremony emerge
Pope Francis' coffin has officially been sealed after the huge crowds of visitors – in total around 250,000 - paid their final respects to Francis over the last three days. Pope Francis' had been lying in state in St Peter's Basilica since Wednesday. His wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private ceremony that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican, several reports claimed. A few images of the 'private ceremony' were shared in social media. \ Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a papacy of 12 years. His death came almost a month after he returned there following his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The Vatican said Francis died after having a stroke. The Pope now lay in state in front of the Confessio altar in a wooden coffin, wrapped in a red chasuble, with a white mitre and a rosary clasped in his hands – the coffin resting at ground level, without a catafalque. This was Francis' own decision, Vatican News reported. As per the report, the ceremony was led by Cardinal-Camerlengo Kevin Farrell. He began by reading a document listing the stages of Jorge Mario Bergoglio's life and his most important activities as Pope. It stated that the memory of the 266th Pope 'remains in the heart of the Church and of all humanity'. This photo taken and handout on April 25, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows the rite of the Velatio before to seal the coffin of Pope Francis on the eve of his funeral at The Vatican Archbishop Diego Ravelli spread a white silk cloth over the face of the Pope, while Cardinal-Camerlengo Farrell sprinkled Francis with holy water. In keeping with tradition, the camerlengo placed several possessions inside the coffin before sealing it. A bag containing coins and medals minted during his pontificate was placed in the coffin with the Pope, the report added. The lid was then placed on the zinc coffin, along with Francis' cross and coat of arms and a plaque with the Pope's name and the duration of his life and Petrine ministry, while psalms were sung. This photo taken and handout on April 25, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows the rite of the Velatio before to seal the coffin of Pope Francis on the eve of his funeral at The Vatican. After the zinc coffin was sealed, the seals of the Cardinal-Camerlengo and the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the Office for Liturgical Celebrations and the Vatican Chapter were imprinted. The wooden coffin, which bears a cross and the coat of arms of the Pope, was then sealed. The rite concluded with a hymn to Mary. This photo taken and handout on April 25, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows the rite of the Velatio before to seal the coffin of Pope Francis on the eve of his funeral at The Vatican. Now that the ceremony is over, the Chapter of St Peter will hold a prayer vigil by the coffin all night, until the Pope's funeral begins the next morning (April 27). First Published: 26 Apr 2025, 07:26 AM IST
The Age
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Age
A quiet, sacred ceremony in one of the last steps on Pope's final journey
Tens of thousands of pilgrims, clergy, and dignitaries are already in place for the event. Over the past few days, 250,000 faithful queued outside St Peter's Basilica, waiting for their moment to pay their respects to the late Pope. The atmosphere has been one of quiet reverence, with visitors from around the world filing past his coffin, which was placed on the ground in front of the Confessio altar. Francis specifically requested to be laid to rest in a simple, humble manner, without any elaborate ceremonial trappings. The church says this reflected the core of his pontificate – a commitment to humility, service and connection with the marginalised of society. The funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, Vatican City time. The ceremony will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, and will include readings from the Acts of the Apostles, the Letter of St Paul to the Romans and the Gospel of John. The Mass will be multilingual, with prayers offered in French, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese and Chinese, acknowledging the diverse global reach of Francis' teachings. The first papal funeral to garner widespread international attention was that of Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903. The ceremony was as much a diplomatic event as a religious one, with heads of state from around the world in attendance. For the first time, the Vatican opened its doors to the world, and foreign dignitaries paid their respects, a tradition that continues to this day. World leaders will be seated in French alphabetical order – an echo of a centuries-old tradition that honours the language of diplomacy. Only two leaders break the sequence: the president of Italy, host to the Holy See, and the president of Argentina, homeland of the late pontiff. They sit front and centre. The Sistine Chapel Choir will sing during the Mass, offering a beautiful and poignant tribute to the Pope's love of sacred music and liturgy. Following the Mass, his coffin will be carried through the streets of Rome in a slow procession, passing by the ancient walls of the city and allowing Romans to pay their final respects. This route will pass by many of the landmarks that were significant to Francis during his time in office, including the Vatican's fortress-like walls and the icon of the Virgin Salus Populi Romani, which he often visited before and after his apostolic travels. The procession will culminate at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where Francis requested to be buried. The decision to bury Pope Francis outside the Vatican's walls marks an unprecedented move in modern Church history. He is the first pope to be buried there since the 17th century – and the first in over 120 years to rest outside St Peter's Basilica. His desire to be laid to rest near the people he served throughout his life, and especially the poor, reflects his deep connection with those outside the power structures of the Church. Loading The ceremony at Saint Mary Major will be a private affair, with only a small group of clergy and Church officials present to witness the Pope's final interment. The Pope's tomb will be located beneath the basilica, in a site that has already been consecrated. Francis' death marks the end of an era, one that saw a sweeping transformation in the Church's engagement with the modern world. But as the crowds gather in Rome to mourn his death and celebrate his life, it is clear that his legacy will continue to resonate for generations to come.
Sydney Morning Herald
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
A quiet, sacred ceremony in one of the last steps on Pope's final journey
Tens of thousands of pilgrims, clergy, and dignitaries are already in place for the event. Over the past few days, 250,000 faithful queued outside St Peter's Basilica, waiting for their moment to pay their respects to the late Pope. The atmosphere has been one of quiet reverence, with visitors from around the world filing past his coffin, which was placed on the ground in front of the Confessio altar. Francis specifically requested to be laid to rest in a simple, humble manner, without any elaborate ceremonial trappings. The church says this reflected the core of his pontificate – a commitment to humility, service and connection with the marginalised of society. The funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, Vatican City time. The ceremony will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, and will include readings from the Acts of the Apostles, the Letter of St Paul to the Romans and the Gospel of John. The Mass will be multilingual, with prayers offered in French, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese and Chinese, acknowledging the diverse global reach of Francis' teachings. The first papal funeral to garner widespread international attention was that of Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903. The ceremony was as much a diplomatic event as a religious one, with heads of state from around the world in attendance. For the first time, the Vatican opened its doors to the world, and foreign dignitaries paid their respects, a tradition that continues to this day. World leaders will be seated in French alphabetical order – an echo of a centuries-old tradition that honours the language of diplomacy. Only two leaders break the sequence: the president of Italy, host to the Holy See, and the president of Argentina, homeland of the late pontiff. They sit front and centre. The Sistine Chapel Choir will sing during the Mass, offering a beautiful and poignant tribute to the Pope's love of sacred music and liturgy. Following the Mass, his coffin will be carried through the streets of Rome in a slow procession, passing by the ancient walls of the city and allowing Romans to pay their final respects. This route will pass by many of the landmarks that were significant to Francis during his time in office, including the Vatican's fortress-like walls and the icon of the Virgin Salus Populi Romani, which he often visited before and after his apostolic travels. The procession will culminate at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where Francis requested to be buried. The decision to bury Pope Francis outside the Vatican's walls marks an unprecedented move in modern Church history. He is the first pope to be buried there since the 17th century – and the first in over 120 years to rest outside St Peter's Basilica. His desire to be laid to rest near the people he served throughout his life, and especially the poor, reflects his deep connection with those outside the power structures of the Church. Loading The ceremony at Saint Mary Major will be a private affair, with only a small group of clergy and Church officials present to witness the Pope's final interment. The Pope's tomb will be located beneath the basilica, in a site that has already been consecrated. Francis' death marks the end of an era, one that saw a sweeping transformation in the Church's engagement with the modern world. But as the crowds gather in Rome to mourn his death and celebrate his life, it is clear that his legacy will continue to resonate for generations to come.
