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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
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Kentucky priest asks what to do with UK jersey signed by late pope, head coach
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — In the wake of Pope Francis' passing on Monday, April 21, a Kentucky priest is left wondering what to do with one of the last gifts from him. Father Jim Sichko, Papal Missionary of Mercy, posted a video on Facebook just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, asking the community what to do with the last items that the Pope had given to him. Kentucky priest asks what to do with UK jersey signed by late pope, head coach NFL Draft 2025: What to watch for as picks come in The NFL's most powerful piece of paper — the Draft Card 'I remember when I went to the Vatican the last time I saw him, just about three months ago, he, without me asking, he signed the UK jersey that Coach Pope had autographed for me to give to Pope Francis,' Fr. Jim said. 'I just don't know what to do with it!' Sichko presented the jersey, signed by University of Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope, to Pope Francis in May of 2024. On the same day, Pope Francis also signed two bottles of Sichko's Kentucky Bourbon, Papal Willett, which are decorated with the Papal Seal and the Pope's coat of arms. Those bottles would go on to sell for about $30,000, benefitting Paws 4 the Cause. Sichko said he was torn between keeping and cherishing the double-signed jersey, giving it to UK Athletics or other university leaders, or putting it up for auction and donating the benefits to a Kentucky charity. Man accused of filming women inside Louisville dressing rooms Fayette County inmate accused of jailhouse stabbing Kentucky priest asks what to do with UK jersey signed by late pope, head coach 'Someone suggested that maybe I ask you all,' Sichko said. 'Just let me know what your thoughts are.' Fr. Jim said the jersey was the last item he had received from Pope Francis. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News18
22-04-2025
- Health
- News18
Two Things That Are Destroyed Immediately After A Pope's Death
Last Updated: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88 from a stroke. His simplified funeral includes a public display at St. Peter's and burial at St. Mary Major Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history known for his modest demeanour and advocacy for the impoverished, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. According to the Vatican, Francis succumbed to a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and ultimately irreversible heart failure. Here's what happens after a Pope dies. Following the pope's death, the Vatican City's administrator, known as the Camerlengo, immediately announces his passing and undertakes specific procedures to prevent misuse of the Pope's authority. The Ring of the Fisherman and the Papal Seal, which symbolise the Pope's authority, are destroyed without delay. These items are broken or melted down in a ceremony, ensuring they cannot be used again. After the Camerlengo's formal declaration of death, which includes a certificate from the head of the Vatican health service confirming the cause of death, the Pope's body is dressed in white clothing and displayed publicly. This display takes place in St. Peter's Basilica, allowing Catholics and others from around the world to pay their respects over several days. In a departure from tradition, Pope Francis had amended the funeral rituals last year, simplifying the process for the first time since 2000. Unlike previous practices involving three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, the Pope's body is now placed in a wooden coffin with a zinc interior. He is dressed in red religious robes, and a large, decorated candle is placed nearby. The night before the funeral, the Camerlengo, in the presence of senior cardinals, seals the coffin, covering the Pope's face with a white cloth. The funeral is presided over by the dean of the College of Cardinals, with the Camerlengo overseeing the burial. According to Pope Francis's wishes, his body will be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, not the traditional papal burial site in St. Peter's Basilica or its grotto. The burial marks the beginning of a nine-day period of official mourning known as 'Novemdiales'. top videos View All The Pope's personal property is transferred to the Church or the Vatican after his death, adhering to the papacy's rejection of personal ownership. The burial pit is dug by trained Vatican staff in secrecy, with the coffin being lowered carefully using ropes or special equipment. A final prayer or Rite of Committal is performed, involving holy water, incense, and the sprinkling of soil or flowers. The pit is filled with the same soil by Vatican employees or craftsmen, and the grave is marked with a simple stone or slab bearing the Pope's name, the dates of his reign, and a cross. This process is completed in a private ceremony attended by Vatican officials, priests, and a few cardinals. Get breaking news, detailed analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to tech, so you can stay informed about what's happening around the world on News18 tags : ceremony certificate funeral Pope pope francis Location : Vatican City First Published: April 22, 2025, 11:37 IST News world Two Things That Are Destroyed Immediately After A Pope's Death
