The Vatican reported that Around 250 thousand people presented their respects before Pope Francis’s coffin Throughout three days in burning chapel in the Basilica of San Pedro.
At the eve of his funeral, members of the Vatican follow the protocols established for the death of a pontiff.
Among the guidelines to follow, a Pope’s face must be covered during his funeral. According to information from EFEthe face of the deceased pontiff is covered with a white silk veil, “With the living hope that He can contemplate the face of God the Father, next to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints”, According to tradition and protocol.
Besides, The master of ceremonies places a fabric bag that includes coins coined during the papacy. According to this information, each currency indicates its duration: one of gold for each year, one of silver for each additional month from the anniversary of its choice and other bronze for the days passed.
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What happens after three days of the wake according to the protocol?
The coffin closes during a private ceremony. In general, this is carried out on the eve of the funeral. Prior to this, some gestures are fulfilled in a specific ritual.
This ritual is carried out in the presence of Camarlengo, the three cardinals who head the episcopal, presbyteral and diaconal order; The Archpriest of the Basilica in which he is buried, the cardinal who served as Secretary of State, the Vicar of the Pope for the Diocese of Rome, the substitute for the Secretary of State, the prefect of the Pontifical House, the alms of the Pope, the vicecamarlengo, a representation of canons of the basilica and the penitentiaries, the secretary of the Pope and the relatives of the deceased, according to EFE.
In addition, the master of ceremonies writes an official act that recalls the life and most important works of the deceased pontiff, thanking God for them. The letter is read aloud and some of those present sign two copies of the document.
Where to see the funeral of Pope Francis?
The faithful Catholics in Guatemala can see the funeral of the Pope live, since Guatevisión The ceremony will transmit this April 26 at 2 hours, Guatemala Time. There will also be a repetition at 7 hours. Aciprensa He informed that the ceremony will be chaired by Cardinal Giovanni Battista in the Plaza de San Pedro.
According to AFPthe authorities expect that Tens of thousands of people will follow the ceremony from the giant screens placed around the Basilica of San Pedro To fire one of the Catholic leaders who left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of faithful in the world.