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Fox News
26-04-2025
- General
- Fox News
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
incoming update… "In the Name of the Holy Trinity. Amen. "Feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching and with lively hope in the Eternal Life, I wish to express my testamentary will only with regard to the place of my Burial. "I have always entrusted my life and the priestly and episcopal ministry to the Mother of Our Lord, Mary Most Holy. Therefore, I ask that my mortal remains rest waiting for the day of the resurrection in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. "I want my last earthly journey to end in this ancient sanctuary Mariano where I went for prayer at the beginning and end of each Apostolic Journey to confidently entrust my intentions to the Immaculate Mother and thank Her for the docile and maternal care. "I ask that my tomb be prepared in the hole of the aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the aforementioned Papal Basilica as Indicated in the attached annex. "The tomb must be in the earth; simple, without particular decorum and with the only inscription: Franciscus. "The expenses for the preparation of my burial will be covered with the sum of the benefactor who I have arranged, to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and of which I have provided to give appropriate instructions to Mons. Rolandas Makrickas, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Chapter Liberian. "May the Lord give the well-deserved reward to those who have loved me and will continue to pray for me. The suffering that was made in the last part of my life I offered to the Lord for peace in the world and brotherhood among peoples." Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local Rome time (4:00 a.m. ET) and more than 200,000 people are expected to attend the deceased Vicar of Christ's services. Thousands of mourners have taken to the Vatican this week to pay their final respects to Pope Francis following his death on Monday. The funeral Mass will be held on the parvis of St. Peter's Basilica, and His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the Catholic rites and blessings. There have been 266 papal leaders of the Catholic Church since Jesus Christ's death in the AD 30s through Pope Francis – Jorge Mario Bergoglio – who died on Easter Monday at 88. The most prominent pope is considered to be St. Peter, the first holder of the title. Christ had appointed him the inaugural Bishop of Rome, and the papal church – St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City – is named in his honor. This is an excerpt from an article written by Fox News' Charles Creitz. Live Coverage begins here
Herald Malaysia
25-04-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Pope's tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents
Pope Francis' tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription 'Franciscus' and a reproduction of the late Pope's pectoral cross. Apr 25, 2025 Tomb of Pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major By Edoardo GiribaldiPope Francis' tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription 'Franciscus' and a reproduction of the late Pope's pectoral cross. The tomb is located near the Altar of St Francis, in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Salus Populi Romani Chapel) and the Sforza Chapel. Speaking on television, the co-Archpriest of the Basilica, Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, announced Pope Francis' desire to be buried in a tomb made from the 'stone of Liguria, the land of his grandparents.' From Italy to Argentina It is precisely in the small town of Cogorno that a plaque of slate - a fine-grained grey, green or bluish metamorphic rock - commemorates Bergoglio's great grandfather, Vincenzo Sivori. He travelled from Italy to Argentina in the 1800s. There, he raised his family, including his grandaughter Regina Maria Sivori: Pope Francis' mother. "A Great Gift. One Last Surprise." Pope Francis often kept his connection to Liguria private, so the Mayor of the town, Enrica Sommariva, described her surprise when she heard that the Pope had requested stone from his grandparents' region for his tomb. Angela Sivori, who still lives in Cogorno, recounted the moment in which she found out she was Pope Francis' cousin. She described receiving a phone call from Buenos Aires, and a genealogy tree via email. She and her daughter, Cristina, said the Pope's request regarding the stone for the tomb was a wonderful gift to the family, "one last surprise", Cristina said. Meeting the families In May 2017, Pope Francis met his family in Genova. Cristina recalled that at the time her mother was 87 and that they had no idea they would be meeting Pope Francis until the very last minute. 'Then, three days before, we got a call from the Vatican. Seven of us got together and he welcomed us like a cousin who had come from the 'end of the world.'' During the meeting, Pope Francis shook his cousins' hands, smiled, and exclaimed, 'At last, I meet the Sivoris!' The people's stone So there is a deep connection between slate and the late Pope. Franca Garbaino, the President of the Slate District, which includes 18 quarries and 12 companies in the Ligurian hills, described it as 'not a noble stone' but rather as 'the people's stone", and one that 'gives warmth.' The District has already agreed to create slabs that will accompany Pope Francis in his eternal rest. Even before the Pope, the town of Cogorno had ties to Popes Innocent IV and Adrian V. The town, carrying this pleasant surprise, echoes how Pope Francis lived, up until the very end of his earthly journey.--Vatican News
The Independent
24-04-2025
- General
- The Independent
What Pope Francis left behind in his last will and testament
Pope Francis has decreed in his will that he be buried in a simple underground tomb in St Mary Major Basilica. The will specified the late pontiff wanted to be buried "in the ground, without particular decoration" but with the inscription of his papal name in Latin: Franciscus. In his final testament, the pope expressed his wish to be buried in Rome, and not at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican like many previous pontiffs. Alongside the will, the Vatican announced the pope died following a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure. The Vatican added that the pontiff had arranged for an unnamed benefactor to cover the costs of his burial. Published on the Holy See's website, here is the Pope's will in full. It reads: 'In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen. 'Feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching and with lively hope in Eternal Life, I wish to express my testamentary will only with regard to the place of my burial. 'I have always entrusted my life and my priestly and episcopal ministry to the Mother of Our Lord, Mary Most Holy. Therefore, I ask that my mortal remains rest awaiting the day of resurrection in the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major. 'I wish that my last earthly journey conclude precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary where I went for prayer at the beginning and end of each Apostolic journey to confidently entrust my intentions to the Immaculate Mother and thank Her for her docile and maternal care. 'I ask that my tomb be prepared in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel, Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani, and the Sforza Chapel of the aforementioned Papal Basilica as indicated in the enclosed attachment. 'The tomb must be in the earth; simple, without particular decoration and with the only inscription: Franciscus. 'The expenses for the preparation of my burial will be covered by the sum of the benefactor that I have arranged, to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and of which I have provided appropriate instructions to Rolandas Makrickas (a Catholic cardinal) Extraordinary Commissioner of the Liberian Chapter. 'May the Lord give the deserved reward to those who have loved me and will continue to pray for me. The suffering that has become present in the last part of my life I have offered to the Lord for peace in the world and brotherhood among peoples.' Francis's coffin was moved from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta hotel, where he lived, to St Peter's Basilica to allow the faithful to pay their respects. His funeral will take place on Saturday, 26 April. Following his death, the Catholic Church has now entered a period called 'sede vacante', or 'empty seat', during which there is no pope sitting on the throne of St Peter. Pope Francis, originally from Argentina and the first pope from Latin America, had led the 1.4 billion-member church since 2013.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Pope Francis' doctor shares details of final moments
Pope Francis' doctor has opened up about the late pontiff's final moments. The 88-year-old pope passed away on Easter Monday (21.04.25) after suffering a stroke and heart failure and Sergio Alfieri, his chief surgeon, revealed he failed to respond to any stimuli from medical staff as he lay in a coma with his eyes open before his death. He told Italian outlet Corriere Della Sera: 'On Monday at about 5:30 Massimiliano Strappetti [the pope's private nurse] called me [saying]: 'The Holy Father is very ill, we must return to Gemelli [hospital]'. 'I pre-alerted everyone and 20 later I was there in Santa Marta. 'I entered his room and his eyes were open. I noticed that he had no breathing problems and then I tried to call him but he didn't answer. 'He didn't respond to stimuli, not even painful ones. At that moment I understood that there was nothing more to be done. He was in a coma. 'Strappetti knew that the Pope wanted to die at home, when we were at the Gemelli he always said so. 'He passed away shortly after. 'I remained there with Massimiliano, Andrea, the other nurses and the secretaries; then they all arrived and Cardinal Parolin asked us to pray and we recited the rosary with him. I felt privileged and now I can say that I was. 'That morning I gave him a caress as a last farewell.' Francis will become the first Pope in more than half a century to not be buried in the crypt of St Peter's Basilica within the Vatican, in accordance with his wishes, and will instead be laid to rest in Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major. Francis' final testament, which has been released by the Vatican, stated he wished to break with tradition and be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and "without particular decoration", and that his resting place bore the inscription Franciscus, his papal name in Latin. He wrote: "As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with firm hope in eternal life, I wish to set out my final wishes solely regarding the place of my burial. "Throughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the Mother of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. For this reason, I ask that my mortal remains rest - awaiting the day of the Resurrection - in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. "I wish my final earthly journey to end precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary, where I would always stop to pray at the beginning and end of every Apostolic Journey, confidently entrusting my intentions to the Immaculate Mother, and giving thanks for her gentle and maternal care. "I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. "The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus. "The cost of preparing the burial will be covered by a sum provided by a benefactor, which I have arranged to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. I have given the necessary instructions regarding this to Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Liberian Basilica. "May the Lord grant a fitting reward to all those who have loved me and who continue to pray for me. The suffering that has marked the final part of my life, I offer to the Lord, for peace in the world and for fraternity among peoples."
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Pope Francis lies in state
The body of Pope Francis has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican where it will lie in state for three days ahead of his funeral. The open casket was carried in a procession across the Vatican from his residence at Casa Santa Marta - where the 88-year-old pontiff passed away on Easter Monday (21.04.25) after suffering a stroke and heart failure - to the basilica. The coffin was held aloft on a wooden platform carried by 14 pallbearers as a choir chanted psalms and Latin prayers and the basilica's bells tolled. The crowds gathered outside applauded as the Pope's body was carried across St. Peter's Square and into the building. A service was held inside the basilica after the coffin was installed with Cardinals and other members of the clergy paying their respects to Pope Francis before the building was re-opened to the public. Tens of thousands of mourners are expected to travel to the Vatican to pay their respects to the pontiff during the lying in state period with the basilica being kept open from 7am until midnight (local time). The basilica will close at 7pm (local time) on Friday (25.04.25) - the evening before the funeral. The service will take place outdoors in front of St Peter's Basilica at 10:00 local time and will be led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re. William, Prince of Wales is expected to attend the funeral in place of his father, King Charles, while other attendees are expected to include US President Donald Trump, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain and French President Emmanuel Macron. Francis will become the first Pope in more than half a century to not be buried in the crypt of St Peter's Basilica within the Vatican, in accordance with his wishes, and will instead be laid to rest in Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major. Francis' final testament, which has been released by the Vatican, stated he wished to break with tradition and be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and "without particular decoration", and that his resting place bore the inscription Franciscus, his papal name in Latin. He wrote: "As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with firm hope in eternal life, I wish to set out my final wishes solely regarding the place of my burial. "Throughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the Mother of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. For this reason, I ask that my mortal remains rest - awaiting the day of the Resurrection - in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. "I wish my final earthly journey to end precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary, where I would always stop to pray at the beginning and end of every Apostolic Journey, confidently entrusting my intentions to the Immaculate Mother, and giving thanks for her gentle and maternal care. "I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. "The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus. "The cost of preparing the burial will be covered by a sum provided by a benefactor, which I have arranged to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. I have given the necessary instructions regarding this to Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Liberian Basilica. "May the Lord grant a fitting reward to all those who have loved me and who continue to pray for me. The suffering that has marked the final part of my life, I offer to the Lord, for peace in the world and for fraternity among peoples."
